Trip Stats:

Number of Major US Cities/locales visited:  6
Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Jersey Shore(Seaside area, Long Beach Island), Manhattan, Queens, Cleveland

Cities passed through/spent the night at:  Sandusky, OH, Elmira, NY, Tom's River, NJ, campground near Long Beach Island, NJ

Miles traveled:  2003 miles

Total days spent vacationing/traveling:  12 days

Number of nights spent in motels/bed and breakfasts: 7
Number of nights spent couchsurfing: 3
Number of nights spent camping: 2
Total money spent on lodging: $635

I would like to thank:

Mohammed:  Thanks for letting me stay on your very comfy couch in Pittsburgh for two nights and driving to Ohiopyle for the rafting trip.  It was a blast, I had a great time.  You were a great host and I look forward to hosting your visit to Chicago whenever you decide to come.

John: for letting me stay at his place on Monday night after his long weekend which ended with a fishing trip on a charter boat

Roberta:  My South African friend, who I had the pleasure of driving back to Chicago from New York City so she could enjoy the rest of her FIRST EVER vacation to the US.  Thanks for reintroducing me to how great american diners are. Muah!

Dude and his girlfriend from Philadelphia:  Many thanks for hanging out with me Thursday in Philly after the food truck fest.

Dora:  she has the greatest deal on airbnb in the Philadelphia area EVER.  You have a beautiful home, thanks for the affordable accommodations!

Albanian guy at Paissano's in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood: thanks for the extra free Diavlo sandwich, which served as my dinner that night in Philly



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