Westward on Route 80

Up early, final flurry of the 'to do' list, and off.

New Jersey in the rear view mirror, and Pennsylvania lay ahead - a state full of beauty and contrasts... pristine farms, Appalachian mountains, summer heat, and patches of driving rain and tornado threats.

Lots of trucks and lots to see...although not Punsxutawney Phil - the Pennsylvania icon of extended winter weather forecasts - and a famous local ground hog...who must have been enjoying the summer sunshine.

History and the present merged as we sped along route 80... a closed GM plant with acres of vacant parking, Kent, Ohio...and memories of the shootings at Kent State University as students protested the American invasion of Cambodia decades ago, and talk on the local NPR station of the reopening of a Cleveland steel plant. The impact of the present recession is very evident.

We're resting up tonight for Rocking & Rolling tomorrow at the museum...We are so blessed and fortunate to have this adventure...