On the drive home, I saw a gigantic Cabela's store. It was so big, that I took the exit and decided to go in. Wow, what a sight. This place is like the Sturgis of outdoor activity. I even started shopping for used guns. There was a massive taxidermy display. We're talking elephants, bears, and elk. It was great to see teenagers shopping for fishing gear and guns, instead of just playing on their iPhones.
I left Cabela's and hit the highway. At this point, I'm running on 3 hours of sleep, and starting to crash hard.
But, I was passing the town in that Billy Joel song!
I decided to detour take some photos of some run down industrial towns.
I took the exit and started driving down some back roads....
The next thing I see is a large casino. I am in Bethlehem.
I burned a lot of gas today just to walk around a parking lot for an hour.
I decided I'd play some poker to recoup my expenses. (PML is a many of many talents)
The casino was busy, and I really felt bad for all these people.
After about an hour, I had covered the day's expenses and enough left over for a free PPI.
After this, I got a drink at the bar and chatted with some women who were in town to see a concert.
It was unique day, and I'm almost glad you guys guilted me into going.... But, I was done.
I got to my car, and turned up the radio. No more podcasts.
There were loads of classic rock stations in PA, and I cranked up "Gimme Shelter"....
Needed some adrenaline to get me home.
Oh, a storm is threat'ning
My very life today
If I don't get some shelter
Oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away