For the most part we greatly enjoyed our visit to your fine states. There are so many beautiful sights to see. But, we did note a few concerns as we passed through. We thought you might like to hear our five (plus, one) best ideas for improving your fine states. We're sure after reading them you'll find they are...
First, let's talk about ROAD SIGNS. We think there is some room for improvement for all of you in this department. Let's say you have a stop light or two. Those wires that hold the stop light can be excellent places for street signs indicating major roads (they could be used for minor roads, too, but feel free to start small). You could probably get together and mass produce the signs since everywhere we visited honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a sign and found some place for Broad, Queen, and Princess somewhere in their line-up.
We think it's thoughtful that you choose to rename your major interstates in honor of important people, but it would be helpful if you would indicate this somewhere for your travelers. It can be confusing when you're supposed to merge onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway and all that really means is STAY on I-17. Just saying.
Also, a thought about signs indicating how far apart cities are. We understand it's a courtesy to put a road-sign indicating what highway you're on. But, it really helps. Today after being on a road for approximately 95 minutes and seeing ZERO signs we saw the following. Nags Head: 56 miles. Then, Nags Head: 54 miles. Followed by, Nags Head: 52 miles. For the same amount of money, I promise you could have spread them out. Again, just saying.
Next, let's chat for just a minute about COFFEE. I know, we hail from Seattle where it's all coffee all the time. There's probably a reason. The reason is: Coffee is good. Coffee has caffeine and it makes people happy. We can understand bad hotel coffee. We have that, too. But, we have more trouble with paying $10.00 for coffee that takes like water. We say send some representatives to Seattle and we'll help get you started...
As for the "plus one"...Today while getting my $9.64 coffee in North Carolina we encountered the sweetest Barista. She spent a good 10 minutes (nope, not kidding) trying to figure out how to count change from a $20. She still got it wrong and needed help. I was happy to help. But, I'm fairly certain that something like Unit 2, Lessons 9-14 in the Second Grade Math Curriculum teach counting change from dollars. NC, this may help explain why you rank #48 in terms of education. I worried. Again, just saying.
It would make me happy to know what CROPS are growing in your farms. I was thinking it would be fun if you posted some signs that said: Watermelon or Cotton or Tobacco even. I like passing the time staring out the window, but it drives me crazy not knowing what the different things are!
It would make me happy to know what CROPS are growing in your farms. I was thinking it would be fun if you posted some signs that said: Watermelon or Cotton or Tobacco even. I like passing the time staring out the window, but it drives me crazy not knowing what the different things are!
One of my favorite things about driving up your coast is all of your beautiful WATER WAYS. They rival ours I must say, and that's quite a feat. Each time I shouted to the manatees and the alligators to come out. I really just wanted to see one of each. It would have made my vacation perfect to spot one of those signature creatures. I'm not sure what you can do about that, but it'd be nice if you could arrange that for my next visit.
Finally, VIRGINIA, this one's for you...
Upon entering your lovely state we were asked to pay a $3 toll to drive on your highway. Welcome to Virginia! While we respectfully paid the toll, I began to think about it over dinner. Why are you not paying ME to enter your state? I'm here paying my good tourist dollars to spur your economy. I'm not really reaping the benefits of your roads. Honestly, it didn't endear me to you.
Let's say you don't want to pay me. That could be complicated. How about letting my driver's license act like a Visitor's Pass. I show you my Washington card and you let me pass for free, because you're just so happy I'm here seeing your history. See, didn't I tell you, GENIUS.
Mostly, Thanks. We did really enjoy our visit. We hope to be back soon.
Jenna & Kylene
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