Opinions req'd for New York-LA trip

[Sundae]

I know it's a lot of money, but I've sat down & worked out the finances and I can manage to save it - it will also keep me on track re healthy living as it's cheaper to live on fresh fruit & veg than beer & takeaways.

I understand it would be cheaper to do it myself, but the whole point of this is I couldn't make this trip with any of my friends. Not only are they in stable relationships & unlikely to get away with disappearing for 3 weeks, but they simply don't share my passion for road trips. They've been baffled by the fact I've been on coach holidays before - as far as they are concerned the journey is the thing you get out of the way before you start the holiday. Whereas I am alreay on holiday the minute I leave my flat.

The idea of setting off alone across America doesn't scare me half as much as the idea of driving. I'd do it in the UK - I drove in London for 3 years so I'm not a timid driver. There's just something about being alone and abroad with everything else that entails, that makes me think handling a foreign road system would take the pleasure out of things.

Also, I'm not sure if I can hire a vehicle. I certainly can't in the UK - they will only accept a credit card in the same name as the driving licence.

I'm still thinking it over and I will carefully consider your opinions. And thanks for the link Lumberjim - I can't face doing it myself but I will read your experiences with great interest.