I survived the Grand Southeast Tour in pretty good shape. My Toyota Camry did just fine… plenty of comfort and no unintentional acceleration. I put the cruise control on about 5–7 miles above the speed limit and cruised on down the road. 
The roads were almost all in good shape and there was very little construction that hampered traffic. I ran into slower traffic leaving Atlanta Monday morning, which was expected and had minimal traffic problems in Mobile Alabama and Memphis. Nothing bad at all. For the most part is was an easy but long drive.
I traveled 2,596 miles through ten states in five and a half days. States I hit were Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and back to Missouri. A more accurate map is attached since I caught Hell for the other map.
I got Aunt Iva’s stuff taken care of and dropped off a few things to my cousin. I was so tired last night when I got into Tunica at about 6:30 pm. I got a room at Fitzgerald’s for $35 and that included a free breakfast buffet. I went to the casino snack bar and had a bite to eat and threw some money away quickly. I was back in my room and in bed before 9 pm. I don’t think I’ve slept that sound for quite a while.
I laugh at myself because I was too cheap to spend $10 for internet access, but then go down to the casino and blew $80 in about 15 minutes. Luckily I made that back up this morning before I left Tunica. All in all I was down $7 for my gambling experience. I don’t gamble often, maybe once or twice a year, but I enjoy it when I do.
Glad you made it home safely.
Is this why it took you so long to get through Hotlanta?
http://jalopnik.com/5481400/yes-that-is-a-buffalo-in-the-middle-of-atlantas-i+20
John, I did not see the buffalo. Traffic was just a little congested. If I had seen that I’m sure there would have been more congestion. I’d have to stop and take a picture too.
Are you sure that was in Atlanta… and not Buffalo NY?
Welcome home, Jonco! xo
Glad you’re home safe and sound.
Too bad your accelerator didn’t stick; you could have done the trip in half the time!
You should have spent some time in New Orleans. From your map it looks as though you didn’t even croos Lake Pontchartrain.
dont feel bad I would not spend 10 bucks to get on the net,I would find some wifi somewhere,the only time I have ever gambled was in Vegas it was kinda fun
I’ve been to New Orleans a few times. I’ve experienced Bourbon Street a few times and I really enjoyed the World War II museum. We spent the night in a 100+ year-old hotel that was quite interesting a couple years back (a few months before Katrina).
On this trip, it was hard not to notice all the missing buildings as I drove along the gulf coast. You could see parking lots, driveways and just slabs of concrete where businesses and homes once stood.