This Saturday, Caroline and I will embark on an exploratory vacation of the east coast of the United States. The itinerary for where our road trip will take us is worked out months in advance, the planning typically takes about 80 hours of research. Prior to leaving, we will have a detailed spreadsheet of the scenic byways, we will traverse, the hotels, motels, or a bed and breakfast we will overnight at. Activities such as botanical gardens, lighthouses, historic downtowns, national parks, monuments, and wildlife refuges are chosen. There’s a column listing the time for sunrise and one for sunset so we are sure to be out for first light and are well-positioned or finished eating in time for sunset. Miles between towns, villages, and cities are calculated to ensure we are not driving too many miles per day and have enough time to enjoy the view. Neither Caroline nor I have found the pleasure of sitting in one place, under the sun, sipping drinks for a week, our travels are nomadic and filled with a thousand wonderful sights. Just wait till you see what we will have seen on this journey.