Lori,
I just love your writing. Reminds me of places I've traveled to and makes me want to go places I've not yet been.

All the gasoline companies should get together and give you a commission from every gallon of gas they sell. I'm pretty sure you're inspiring a lot of people to go traveling and we'll all be buying gasoline which will make them rich.
You could tell 'em I said so. I'm sure they will be impressed.

smile