After a some interesting experiences on the final six hours of driving (more on that later...), we arrived at our hotel around 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The hotel is a very nice four-star, with plenty of room in the lobby, convention halls, and rooms (in fact, this is the hotel I lodged in three years ago!).
More about the road: Many prayers were said for our safe passage, and none were wasted. Because of a 4"-6" snowfall (with more falling while we were driving), the roads were quite treacherous, especially for many two-wheel-drive cars (which seemed to be plentiful today). Many times we would be glancing out the window watching a car go wily-nily through lanes of traffic, coming within a foot or two of hitting the bus -- luckily we saw no accidents, and most people regained control of their cars.
Please continue praying for safe passage for those who are still on the road, and for a safe return trip!
A frighteningly common sight during the last few hours of the drive.
Some people, though, don't understand the concept of letting their feet off the gas pedal when their cars are drifting without any traction. There was one small Porsche with its tires continually spinning; the driver did not seem to let his foot off the gas pedal at all while we were watching! Driver's Ed to the rescue! (For those of you not in the know, it's safest to let your foot of both the gas and brake pedal until your tires regain traction, while turning your steering wheel in the direction of the slide, then slowly braking.
I will soon be attending Mass, then likely travel to Washington, D.C.'s Union Station for a dinner with some fellow seminarians.
UPDATE: I am soon going to bed, and I have posted pictures...
I have posted pictures on my Cardinal Glennon College website for your enjoyment! Click on a link below to view them!
2005 March for Life Main Page
March for Life - Pictures - Day Two (Arrive at Hotel)