Hi gang,
As promised, here are some photos from my six-day, five-night, 2,550-mile Deep South blast from Dallas to the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta and back -- all with a temporary tag still on my 718 Cayman. It was an awesome trip ... Some notes:
- I typically avoid Interstates. 90 percent of the trip was driven on either U.S. or state highways, with the odd 'interesting' county road thrown in.
- The 718 did not have one single issue the entire trip.
- I averaged 29.7 mpg. That's right: 30 miles per gallon in a Porsche!
- I hit 110 mph three times and 115 once, all inadvertently. This car essentially feels the same at that speed as it does at 45 or 50. Just fantastic!
Now, onto the pics:
On La. 484, which runs parallel to the Red River, central Louisiana:
A bridge over swampland on La. 22, southeast of Baton Rouge (The Cayman's element: swamp!):
Off U.S. 90 just west of Biloxi, Miss.:
An, um, 'expansion' of an AME church in rural Alabama just east of Tuskegee:
Morning view of the playground at PEC Atlanta:
Me and my driving instructor in front of the 718 I drove during my Driving Experience session at PEC Atlanta. It was a HOOT; really thankful I did this. Knowing firsthand what my car is capable of, both on the track and under out-of-control situations, is a huge win.):
A panorama from a crest in Talladega National Forest, eastern Alabama:
A second shot from Talladega National Forest:
Outside the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum -- the world's largest motorcycle collection (and incredible architecturally; it's a must-visit for any gearhead) -- at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala.:
Next to the American Queen riverboat on the Mississippi River in Natchez, Miss.:
And, for you college football fans ...
Outside Tiger Stadium (LSU):
Outside Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn):
Outside Bryant-Denny Stadium (Alabama):
And outside Davis Wade Stadium (Mississippi State):
