Question for the group in response to recent (long)trip reports:

How do you choose your route from point A- point B?

It seems that many are happy working their power starved VDubs along the
Nations I-ways. This Vanamaniac just hates taking his Syncro Westie on the
interstate. Yes, Leslie can go 70 mph and suck gas with the finest, but I
fear for her survival. If I have a choice I'd rather cruise the State and
County highways anyway (Zen and the Art reference here), but when time is
of the essence OR I'm trying to go a REALLY long ways, I guess the
Interstate is the only answer. Anbody else have I-phobia (probably
Freudian-dates back to travelling as a child along the mighty Autobahn in a
rented aircooled Westfalia and feeling like a tree stuck in the ground as
the Bimmers and Porsches rip past). My point? Do I have one? The Madison to
Cape Cod trip is impending. Do I risk blowing another rod through the
engine case on the Interstate (I know it could have happened anywhere) or
plan for an extra day or five and take the two laners? And what about that
draw to the PNW? Will Leslie ever see Horseshoe Bay in B.C.?

Please, share your insights.

Peace  R.
87 Syncro Vanagon Westfalia
95 Passat GLX
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