Kosmos Travel Log

Kosmos is Greek for world. It is the name of our boat, and the scope of our travel ambitions.

Elk City to Joplin

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Eric

Wednesday April 28, 2010: Day 5, Elk City, Oklahoma to Joplin, Missouri
Via: I40 and I44

We are pretty much half way. We have lots of interesting things to report, but as we mentioned before those longer stories are going to have to wait. For now here a sampling of pictures:

Fuel Added: 2 containers (we figured out it is easier if Christi holds the funnel while Eric pours)

Elk City, Oklahoma:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, American Banjo Museum (you almost can’t get more Americana than this): Continue reading →

Gila Bend to Globe

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Eric

April 25, 2010 – Day 2, Gila Bend, Arizona to Globe, Arizona
Via: I8 to 60 (Apache Trail)
Miles: 242

Yesterday’s miles per gallon (statue miles per US gallon) was 42.5. Today’s was a rather low 34 due to the numerous hills and a dirt road. We have made it 553 miles so far.

Here is Eric adding one container of fuel to the tank before leaving the Space Age motel:

Painted Rocks Ancient Indian Site (just outside Gila Bend, Arizona):

Dog Run Saloon — note the no firearms allowed sign on Eric’s left! (Apache Junction, Arizona):

We are bug killers: Continue reading →