Hit the road, Jack....

...like it owes you money.

We have a Kia Rio. It is as yet unnamed. David believes it to be female, possibly called Carmelita or perhaps Lupe. We'll work on that. Oh, yes, we always name our cars. Even the rentals. My favorite was John McClane, a PT Cruiser so named because of my profane, cowboyish exclamation when I accelerated onto to the highway for the first time.

Lupe/Carla/Catalina-Cecilia (still deciding) was also given to us with an unopened pack of solo cups and one single Swisher cigar with a lighter nestled under the passenger seat. Pictures to come. We'll see what these treasures augur in the days to come.

Kate's taking first shift, which I suppose means the country music mix is going in first. David will now be deprived of his usual blaring of Ludacris' "Get Back" followed by the theme from the new Star Trek movie, as is his custom when starting road trips, but all will be well.

First stop... Iowa City!