Distance: ~18 Miles
Today I made it into Delaware, over the Delaware River, in the back of a police car. Did you know that it is illegal to walk alongside an Interstate? Even if that road is also a state highway? Even if it is a bridge? It's a bingo! I was stopped about one-third of a mile across by a cruiser and then a second officer. I explained my walk and apologized for breaking the law. The officers called in my driver's license and told me I was getting driven into Delaware. It's not cheating if the police make you. I've always said that. When queried I announced the two knives in my pack, got frisked, and took the ride to a Delaware Wawa's parking lot. I thanked the officer for the ride -- who had been good natured and curious about my trip. I continued on my quest to fix my scratched iPhone camera lens by setting course for the Christiana Mall's Apple Store. Route plotted, I found a shortcut from the Map.app's satellite imagery and arrived three hours later. Genius appointment set for an hour later, I found the food court and rested. Two screws off, a new rear panel, and we are back in business.
Taking that video was the least responsible I've been in traffic.
And sunset at the University of Delaware where I stayed that night.
weird video man, totally trippy. you should take pictures of yourself with all the cops who hassle you
ReplyDeletePETE! I just caught wind of this and found your blog. I will definitely be keeping tabs on you thru the internets. Best of luck on your trek. Love you, man!
ReplyDeleteGetting a ride in places where walking is prohibited or hazardous is not cheating IMO. Makes sense. Grandfather. Enjoy Deleware.
ReplyDeleteWe have been following your blog. We were wondering how you would get across the bridge; now we know. Auntie Donna and Uncle Frank
ReplyDeleteWe are also keeping up with you through your blog. Sounds like you are having fun!!
ReplyDeleteYour encounter with the constabulary was wisely handled; remember that the Supremacy Clause of the U. S. Constitution allows the Federal designation of the Interstate highway to pre-empt any State law or regulation that conflicts with, for example, a U. S. Department of Transportation regulation that bars pedestrians on Interstate highways; conclusion, don't walk along an Interstate even if a State or local road runs concurrently with the Interstate highway.
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