Thoughts on slowing down.
There is this desire to get somewhere fast, or at least travel fast. Why? Surely a significant reason for the trip is to see things and that is better done at a slower pace?
In an effort to figure out how to slow myself down, so that I see more, I think; - Every 30 minutes or so stop and take a look around, take at least one photo and have a drink.
- Never take a tunnel when that is an above ground route available.
- Try to take back roads rather than highways as the traffic should be slower there.
What methods do you use to slow yourself down?
The only problems I see are are;
if you are significantly slower (or faster for that matter) than the traffic expects you to be, you have a higher risk of accident.
The trip will take longer, so suitable sleeping places will have to be closer together. If they aren't then your stuck with a higher speed.
PS
These 30 minute photos could be strung together as an animated gif to present a fast view of the trip … if the photos are consistent for say the forward view of the road than there will be some consistency to them so they sit together.
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