On the Road

The road trip Sal took in On the Road was the one that was most appealing to me through all the texts. His trip was encouraged by his need to be around something more, and along his journey he met new people and experienced things he would not necessarily be able to at home. I think that being able to take part in these unfamiliar experiences is what makes a road trip. Being able to be around new people, and having a chance to be someone different, whether you are or not, seems like a great opportunity to take advantage of. There is a greater sense of freedom when you are in an environment that is foreign with no one around to really be held accountable to. Though, I may not approach a road trip in the way that Sal did, I would hope that the outcome would leave me with a better/different perspective on life as well as great memories to cherish.