Passing Grades

Posted on May 15, 2009 | 6 comments

Well, I successfully made it from Chicago to New Haven, CT! After one denial to stay at a Wal-Mart parking lot (the toothless workers freaked me out anyway), one night in a rest stop off I-84 (right next to the State Police), and one night in a park surrounded by mobile homes (again, toothless neighbors), I am so glad to finally have a quiet and scenic spot at Hammonasset Beach State Park. This is my first self-sufficient multi-night stay (i.e. no electric hookup, no city water, and no sewer). It will be a great test to see how long the tanks and batteries will last! Another little test was the drive right through the middle of the Appalachians of Pennsylvania and New York. I am relieved that the Touareg handled it all just fine. I think I may have even passed a few people heading up some of the steep grades. Next test – the Rockies!

I will have to make it back this area when I don’t have such a tight schedule. Downtown New Haven (and Yale University) has a really cool vibe. And I may have just found my next place to live; the idyllic town of Madison, CT (where I finally had a chance to find a barber).

The only good photos I took were right outside my front window at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Apparently an annual Kite Fest was held the weekend I stayed.

  • Hayley

    I passed you on the highway!! I saw your rig! I was traveling back from Cape May with my Dad. I don’t know if you saw us, but I’m the Honda Ridgeline towing the 19′ Bambi, and my Dad was following in his 25′ Safari. Welcome to Airstreaming!

    • Kyle Bolstad

      No way! Very cool. Maybe we will cross paths again. Yes, this Airstreaming thing is incredibly fun.

  • Tattie

    Kyle,

    I’m having so much fun following you! I’m planning on selling my house and buying an Airstream and traveling!

    Keep posting!

    • Kyle Bolstad

      Tattie -

      You have to do it! It is hard work at times, but oh, so rewarding. Thanks for following my travels.

      Kyle

  • Aunt LaDonna

    How very cool. I envy you as I too have the wanderlust. You’ll have to make sure you are in Arizona next March. It could be that a few of your relatives will be there again.

    • Kyle Bolstad

      Hey, Aunt LaDonna! I will definitely plan on Arizona next March. That sounds way better than the Midwest in the winter. Glad to know you are following my travels!