Here's what we loosely envisioned for our trip. Go directly south into the US, then east and down into Florida (East Leg). Up the eastern seaborad (Going North Leg), and into the Maritimes and Newfoundland (Maritime Leg). Finally, back across Canada for the Coming Home Leg.
We knew we were going to head directly south, leaving all the west coast beauty and multiple parks in and around Utah for another time. The goal was to get to Phoenix so Peter could meet up with his high school buddies, Howie and Neil, by the 17th — Neil's birthday. We made it (YAY); turns out the birthday isn't until the 19th! Oh well. Peter parties with his buddies in Phoenix, Avery goes along to Tucson to do the laundry and pick up the magic Pepwave router, which gives us full-time internet in the van!! We all gather for a night of merriment in Phoenix (see pictures) and then head back to Tucson for a visit with friends Bob and Carol. Luckily, for all this driving we found a beautiful secondary highway (79).
Then ... off for the Going East Leg!