I was in the same boat, 2000+ mile drive. NE Texas isn’t looking too bad right now! But if you’re up to it, drive up to Arkansas. I did that today from Austin-ish. Clouds up here are looking much more optimistic!
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essteeyou@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I hope it lives up to expectations!
I drove 2200 miles for this solar eclipse. I booked a place here in Dallas last year, and now it seems like it’s going to be cloudy with rain and thunder. :-/
I convinced my dad to fly over and join the road trip.
At least we got to see some incredible stuff on the way! Maybe there will be a break in the clouds…
suchwin@lemmy.world 8 months ago
essteeyou@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I just unpacked, and there’s no way I can take another day in the car! :-D
It’s my birthday tomorrow, so I’m hoping to just take it easy.
SaintWacko@midwest.social 8 months ago
I debated packing up my stuff and driving a couple hours to Mena, but I’m not sure the weather is going to be any better there…
Kichae@lemmy.ca 8 months ago
I’ve heard that it’s still a surreal experience even when overcast. Though, that’s what I had to believe to actually book the hotel room and days off work as somene living on the north-atlantic coast.
CheesyGordita@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I was able to see the one back in 2017 smack dab in the middle of the path of totality and it was such a surreal otherworldly experience. No amount of trying to explain it to other people helped them really understand. Things look a weird way and there’s a very unique feel to it all.
My advice, get things set up, get your shots, start your recordings, but don’t forget to take 30seconds or so and just soak it in and be in the moment!
Enjoy! I’m super excited for you!