Stages 5-8

It is very hard to drive at night. ESP if you just drove 1,300 miles and are ready to be "done". Both Tajci and I have tricks and tips (I eat ice and spicy sunflower seeds - cuts back on bathroom breaks and keeps me busy).

We both listen to audio books. Last night I finished C.S. Forrester's book "The Commodore (the Hornblower series)" and started the last book of the series "Lord Hornblower". I find it nearly impossible to feel sorry for myself while listening to stories of men enduring incredible hardship and deprivation!

However, having only this view (above) for hours and hours on end and sitting (unable to move the blood) requires quite a lot of mental concentration.