Finally. After 24 days we have reached New York City, which was pretty much my goal the entire trip. The rest of the journey is just a pleasant journey through fly-over country. Wait, is anyone actually reading this?
On Day 2 of New York, we traveled to Hell’s Kitchen (G to the E, if you’re keeping score) to see my friend Merrill for lunch. Merrill and I met in college and have kept in touch ever since due to our mutual interest in international politics. Merrill is an incredible world traveler and over the years has sent me postcards from exotic venues like Nepal, Finland, and Indiana.
I am happy to report that our Wedding Road Trip outfits were taking a break for cleaning, and so we met Merrill in civilian clothes. And, in that spirit, we spent most of the lunch discussing reality television rather than marriage. So we don’t have any pithy insights from Merrill to report but honestly just talking to a friend about something other than weddings, kids, and relationships was a treat. Merrill is such a calming spirit who can tame even the crankiest of road trip beasts. So Merrill, thanks for saving us from ourselves for at least one hour.
Merrill sounds pretty cool. I would have liked to discuss some of my thoughts on Real World Miami or Seattle. Those two were my favorites for way too many reasons.
I like that Merrill wasn’t ashamed to talk about the Real World Brooklyn non-drama. That said quality to me right away (and the fact that she’s well-traveled, pretty, and smart!)