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Originally Posted by toomanybooks
(Post 28723583)
Some of us are already talking DFW.
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Originally Posted by jrl767
(Post 28723930)
I'm thinking more in terms of using AUS as a base and investigating viewing locations an hour or so west
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I saw the total eclipse of the sun in South Carolina — almost exactly in the middle of the path of totality. That location was literally a last-minute decision — otherwise, I would have posted my intentions in this discussion.
Despite all of the angst I went through — many hours of traffic and pouring rain — I would do it all over again without hesitation. I wished I could tell those who only saw a partial solar eclipse that they were not missing anything — but I would be blatantly lying to them. If you have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse, accept no less than 100 percent totality — lest you be disappointed. Chile on July 2, 2019, anyone? |
I'm already planning for it!
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Eclipse chasing is also extremely compatible with FlyerTalk: Got to see the eclipse with perfect weather and looking at 12,880 air miles to get there and back home (and drove about 900 car miles).
I was practically on the centerline near Oregon/Idaho border area based on high chance of good weather, flying to/from SLC as this was a bit last moment, booked only 2 weeks before. The traffic jams SLC-Oregon were less than I expected (none to get up there the day before, pretty bad, but not horrible, in a few spots driving back down to SLC, about doubling the driving time). Agree with everyone about totality being totally worth even quite serious travel effort, partial is meh. |
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 28720907)
I was thinking worst-case scenario would be 8-9 hours to get home. It took us TWELVE hours to get home last night (just after 1am). I-25 was an absolute parking lot starting about 20 miles north of Glendo State Park all the way to Wheatland. We then averaged about 20mph for the next 80 miles to Cheyenne, where there was another parking lot through the city (fortunately Google told us to take some side roads). For reference, on Saturday, we drove from Cheyenne to Casper in 2h30m. Yesterday, it took 9h30m to go the opposite way. I was finally able to go the speed limit once I hit Loveland, CO.
Every gas station and restaurant along the highway were jammed packed. I was actually surprised that none ran out of gas (or food). I didn't see a single wreck, and just a handful of broken down cars (mainly flat tires). There were many people who stopped on the side of the road just to relax or go to the bathroom. With the quick flow of traffic leaving that quickly I can tell you that three or four semi trucks going 65-70 created some slow down, but the biggest slow down came from the highway patrol in the median of the interstate. As soon as people could see the patrol cars they would slow down way below the speed limit. Once you hit Colorado it seemed there was a patrol car every mile. |
After seeing the eclipse from just NE of Nashville, TN, it took ~3 hrs. to drive to my hotel just south of SDF for my flight home the next day.
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Watched the eclipse in Columbia SC- on Lake Murray in a pontoon boat. We were planning to head to Lexington/Columbia anyway as it is just a 50 mile drive. Then a last minute invite from my cousin put us in an incredible spot in the middle of the lake with hundreds of other boaters. I was absolutely awestruck! We were rooting for the folks in Charleston where it seemed most of the rain was!
This eclipse now goes on my Top Ten Life Experiences list! I am definitely considering Chile for 2019!!!
Originally Posted by Canarsie
(Post 28724390)
I saw the total eclipse of the sun in South Carolina — almost exactly in the middle of the path of totality. That location was literally a last-minute decision — otherwise, I would have posted my intentions in this discussion.
Despite all of the angst I went through — many hours of traffic and pouring rain — I would do it all over again without hesitation. I wished I could tell those who only saw a partial solar eclipse that they were not missing anything — but I would be blatantly lying to them. If you have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse, accept no less than 100 percent totality — lest you be disappointed. Chile on July 2, 2019, anyone? |
Watched it on a rural farm in Cerulean (~15min west of Hopkinsville). The only thing that could have been better would be more animals - want to see their reaction! Otherwise, what a glorious day. Hardly a cloud in sight.
On the way back to Indy, delay added 30% to the drive. Thank God for Google Maps rerouting to save time. Cat1 Marriott redemption 1.5hr from greatest duration = good deal! Indy gets 4 whole minutes in 2024!! |
Curious, how did you pick your viewing spot? Did you pay?
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Originally Posted by italdesign
(Post 28728417)
Curious, how did you pick your viewing spot?
Originally Posted by italdesign
(Post 28728417)
Did you pay?
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Originally Posted by italdesign
(Post 28728417)
Curious, how did you pick your viewing spot? Did you pay?
Originally Posted by miffSC
(Post 28728110)
I am definitely considering Chile for 2019!!!
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Originally Posted by italdesign
(Post 28728417)
Curious, how did you pick your viewing spot? Did you pay?
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Originally Posted by greg0ire
(Post 28721733)
That's surprising. The traffic completely disappeared about 20 miles south of Portland around 12:30pm. We didn't drive beyond Portland however.
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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
(Post 28728729)
We left the north end of Salem at about 1025am. Rental car return time was 1204pm. The first several miles were quick, and then stop/go until just before the 5/205 split, and then it moved at full speed again. The rental car return was eerie because it was almost completely empty, with a large crew of people awaiting the onslaught.
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