Two days ago I returned from a cross country road trip with my 2006 MCS. I spent most nights camping out, so the Mini became an RV as well as a sporty hatchback. There's no way I could recount all the events from the trip here, nor post all my pictures (I took over 2,400). However, if anyone is curious for pictures of particular places, has any questions, or just wants some more details about something, feel free to ask.

I traveled through Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky.

 

what parts of california did you get to see?

 

I drove into LA, and from there to Death Valley, then Yosemite, then San Fransisco, then up the PCH for the most part.

 

A few photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29857232@N04/

 

What? And you didn't stop to see NC? Shame on you.... :D




Glad to see you had a great time and got back safely.

Post more pics... those look great.

Mark

 

those are some amazing pictures
thanks for sharing.

 

Amazing pictures indeed. I wish I would have the guts to plan a road trip like this.

 

What areas of Virginia did you visit?

 

When you were in LA I would have been glad to give your MINI a good detailing!

Loooks like you had a lot of fun!!!

 

What a GREAT adventure! I can't wait to check out your pics!

BTW, what part of Texas did you see?

 

I live in the VA Beach area. I drove across the state on rt 58.

 

Thanks! It certainly needed it then after driving through through the desert!

 

I drove into Dallas on I-30, took I-20 to I-10, then drove up through El Paso. I went to a couple state parks in south west Texas, but most of my time in Texas was spent trying to get further west (no offense to Texas, I just wanted to get to the southwest).

 

there is so much country to see, where did you begin when planning/deciding where to go?

 

Understandable - getting across this state takes a while. Unfortunately, the route through I-30 isn't that great. I love Dallas, but it isn't too scenic.

 

What no Key west?

 

I knew I wanted to explore the southwest and the Pacific northwest and just see more of the western half of the country. I live in Virginia and had been over the Mississippi only twice, both times flying to CA. For the trip I made a list of places that I really wanted to see, bought a bunch of maps, then hit the road. I usually didn't know where I would be camping until the night before or the day of. It was a very spur of the moment, follow your nose kind of trip.

 

Just a little out of the way I think.

I did think about Alaska, until I looked up how many more miles I'd have to drive.

 

I was going to ask the same question. Then I find a few posts down you're from Virginia Beach. Small world!

Great pics thus far. I've always wanted to just get in the car and go, but owning our own small business sort of blows that thought.

 

Montana, Wyoming?? Did you see any of Yellowstone?? Hubby and I are starting to plan a trip there for our 10th Anniversary (2010).

Loved the pics. BTW!!

 

Wow! that's my dream! I've wanted to just take off across the USA for about 10 years now. The ultimate would be to leave and go until I got ready to come back home... probably 6-12 months or so. BUT, since I don't have that kinda time (yet), I won't be doing that. I might be able to pull of 1 month, but the boss might have a heart attack when I told him
Great pics! Way to live spontaneously!

(i think this is my first post... i must be inspired)

 

Amazing trip!

I've got to do this someday.

 

you need to post all 2400 pics

 

Remarkable adventure and I loved your pictures! Keep motoring and thanks for sharing.