Day 1. 3 a.m. That's the time we woke up this morning, Friday, May 23rd. 3:50 a.m. That's the time we were leaving my parents' driveway in Maryland headed for I-70 west, then the Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois turnpikes. We spent about $20 in tolls, but that was one of our least expensive travel costs. Yes, the rumors of rapidly escalating fuel costs are true. $3.92 per gallon is what we paid for our first fuel stop in Ohio. $4.10 per gallon was the price awaiting us at our next fuel stop on the Indiana/Illinois border. I have a feeling we haven't seen our peak price.
We covered about 710 miles in our 12 hour drive to Kankakee. My dad and I split the driving fairly evenly while my mother napped, read, and pointed out sites from the backseat. The Town & Country's satellite radio and our CD collection have kept us entertained so far. 
[We really like the red Town & Country van my father arranged to get from Thrifty after daily visits to the rental car office trying to pick out and reserve his personal favorite.] The weather has been cooler than expected (mid 60's) but mostly sunny.
[We really like the red Town & Country van my father arranged to get from Thrifty after daily visits to the rental car office trying to pick out and reserve his personal favorite.] The weather has been cooler than expected (mid 60's) but mostly sunny.Tomorrow (Saturday) will be devoted to activities associated with my cousin Justin's wedding. We arrived here in Kankakee in time to witness the rehearsel and enjoy the subsequent dinner. Expect some wedding details and maybe some funny family moments from the occasion in my next entry.
I'm feeling my 3 a.m. wake up so I think it's time for bed. I need to be rested for the wedding activities.
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