I have always enjoyed a leisurely road trip across the country, and have many fond memories of my journeys decades ago from Austin to LA and back to visit family and friends. As time goes on, though, and the country seemingly outgrows its infrastructure, the simple act of driving requires increasing amounts of energy and focus. I mean, I can't even remember the last time I used cruise control. These days, I actually welcome my time in the passenger seat, and if your route includes some of the smaller country roads, you can often get pretty decent images shooting out the window of the car.
