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Conquered States:
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Iowa*
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska*
Wisconsin

(the starred states are borderline – I’m doubting the quality of the experience, so they may need to be re-conquered)

Provinces I’ve conquered:
Ontario
Quebec

What counts as conquered? One must have a charming meal, stay the night, experience some significant touristy thing, or see some fabulous wonder of the world (in Michigan that’s the Sea Shell City or “the Mystery Spot”)

Utah was already on my list, but I reeeeaaallly wanted to stop in this cool little town on the way (from SLC) to Moab called “Helper”. Might check out some ghost towns, am going to hit Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming or Arizona so I can cross another state off my list. It is now officially one ticket, one suitcase, one rental car (oh yes, they are giving me a car with “unlimited miles” for 87.00 for 3.5 days….let’s see how far I can drive it) and one determined traveler.

You think you’ll miss meat, but you really don’t.