As a truck driver in America, I've seen every corner of this country multiple times. One thing I've learned is how many Americans don't even know how much open space there is. I hear people all the time say America is overcrowded. I tell them to get out of the city and drive around the country. It's all open space. I love it. Right now, I'm in west Texas. No people just open land. Thank you for letting us live through you on your adventures.

One reason for being kicked out of places for being barefoot could be that if you injure yourself, they don’t want you to sue them. Seriously so many people try to sue for ridiculous reasons in the US!

When I went to the UK the first time, I had many preconceived notions as well. I thought British folks were mean, stuck up etc. I soon found out how funny people are, how friendly and helpful etc. One of the perks of travel is to learn that people in different places are more the same than different.

Thank you for your lovely comments about America. You re always welcome.

Hello. As a Native American Indian (Navajo), I really enjoyed watching you adventure, especially in the USA. I’m originally from Flagstaff Arizona, but have lived in Alaska, Texas, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hope you come back to visit our great Country soon. 😀🙏❤️

You actually experienced less than half of the USA. Even your trip through Texas missed the entire eastern portion of the state where the geography & people are different. The southern states will give you another accent to pick up, different food & a different pace. New York City actually is a place where a car is for the most part optional. There is so much more to see and experience!

That’s awesome! The USA has a lot of variety depending on where you are. I’m a Cuban American (born in Miami) and South Florida is different than anywhere else in the USA, but drive 3 hours north to Central Florida and then that’s completely different, which is different than if you leave Florida. The point is, there’s something for everyone but you just have to find the area that suits you best. Great video!

4:47 For farenheit, it's easier to think of it as like the "percent" coldness/hotness. Fifty is about halfway between cold and hot, it's comfortable if you've got a jacket. Thirty degrees, okay that's freezing, need to bundle up. Ninety to one hundred is too hot, your're sweltering and hopefully you're at the beach w a cold drink. Seventy is about perfect for hanging out outside.

Nice to see a European look beyond major cities as a destination and enjoy the western states' raw beauty.

Texan here, loved your video and I have been to Europe a few times. It’s so refreshing to hear foreigners say they love my home. I don’t think Europe is better than the US or vice versa, just different ways of living. Seems like you get that 😊.

It warms my heart to hear a European say that America is the most beautiful country in the world. I just wish all of our people were as beautiful (on the inside) as our country.

Very entertaining video and Eva has a real knack for this medium as well as being quite captivating in her monologue and presence.

As a Texan I had to laugh at your comment about how it never ends. When we drove to California from our home in North Texas, we left early that morning and stopped at a hotel in El Paso later that night. We were wiped out from a full day of driving and had to laugh because we were STILL in Texas. lol Also it's true that in most places in the US you need to have a car it really depends on where you live. My brother has lived in Austin for years and doesn't own a car. He can well afford to own one, he just doesn't want one or feel the need for one. He takes buses or his bike everywhere. It helps that he lives right in the city. We live in the country so owning a vehicle is an absolute necessity.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining me for the 6 months I spent in the USA. I hadn't expected to fall in love with it as much as I did... I might just be making plans to come back soon, but that's still top secret so don't tell anyone 😜

I live in Wisconsin and I love the way you always talk about the countries you visit, always respectful and always trying to see the best of each places. I am glad you think so highly about USA. Yes, we are not perfect but for sure most of us are friendly people ❤

Definitely, please, come back so you can and travel on the Eastern half. I've loved watching your videos and hearing your observations! I would love to have the guts to do what you do and travel alone and go experience Europe. You rock!

I was born in Berlin Germany. In 59 my family migrated to the the States... my sister and I were 10 and 11 years old and were determined to move back as soon as possible. That feeling of being homesick only lasted a few month... now we are diehard citizens and America is our home. Hoping your marriage dreams will come true. Look us up in Seattle :)

The barefoot rule is usually because if you were to step on something in the restaurant/store and hurt your foot you could sue the restaurant and it’s basically just them protecting themselves. They really don’t care if you’re barefoot or not it’s just protection.

Until the last few years, tipping was only at dine-in restaurants as you would tip your waiter/waitress based upon how good the service was. Only recently have people expected a tip for carryout. People over 40 generally know how to drive a manual transmission, many of us over 40 learned on a manual.

I went to Europe as an American and smiled everywhere they looked at me like i was crazy

I've lived here my whole life, rarely traveling to other countries. This was a very balanced assessment and there was something in it, positive and negative, that we can all learn from. My brother married a woman from Belgium and, when her father came for his first visit, he and I went to a local supermarket together. I struck up a conversation with the woman in line behind me and, when we left, he asked me why I didn't introduce him. I told him I didn't know her, and he looked at me like I had three eyes. That is very common where I live, and we take it for granted. He told me that would never happen at home. By the time he left, he was actually initiating conversations with strangers and told me that he found it very liberating.

Eva...I have to say, as an American, sometimes we can get so focused on all of the negatives that we see in the country...it is so refreshing to have an outsider's view. I have been fortunate enough to have lived, traveled and worked in many other countries, and when I come back to the States I am re-astonished by its sheer beauty and amazing cultural diversity. Thanks for the reminder, and your willingness to have an open mind. Come visit us in the American Southwest and meander through the backroads of Native Amercian country. On behalf of Americans....we welcome you! 😀

Tipping for coffee, take-out etc is a big discussion / disagreement in the US, also. I don’t tip for coffee, frozen yogurt where I’m serving myself, etc. The finger should be pointed at directly at employers underpaying & expecting customers to subsidize wages and by extension - their business. US tipping expectations are out of control, and many Americans feel the same. In just waiting for a tip jar to appear at the grocery check-out 😢

Thank you for your kind & respectful words.

I would say that a lot of us in the U.S. try to avoid talking politics for the most part in polite conversation. It really is the media prompting political conversations more often than not. Definitely appreciate your honest assessment of your experience.

As a fairly well traveled American, I'm flattered by how much you appreciate our landscape and culture. Whenever I get back to the US from other parts of the world, I'm impressed with the vastness of every part of the US. Thanks for reminding us of the good aspects of America!

I honestly never could have imagined that a European who travelled to the US would be provincial, small-minded, and not self-aware about it. That's the stereotype of Americans abroad! Mind blown.

Beauty: Things you missed. Great Smoky Mountains in the fall -- they are beautiful anytime of year, but they REALLY shine out in the fall. The Grand Canyon. Beautiful with out qualification. But do you realize how huge it is? Let me give you a visual. Put each person in the entire world into a cube that is 8 meters on a side (512 cubic meters), put all of those cubes into the Grand Canyon -- you'd be a long way away from filling it. Yosemite National Park: Although these days, it's probably overrun with tourists, it's still incredibly beautiful -- majestic. MUST hike to the top of Half Dome.

I am Bulgarian and I did come to US 25 years ago. And believe me, I love this land. This is my home, forever.

"4-way stops are a big mental workout." That is hilarious.

Trash and garbage are the same thing in the United States. Use them interchangeably. Also, you din't 'drive across' the country, you drove up the Western country.

Not everyone in Europe makes a livable wage. I talked to a store sales lady in either Italy or France (don't remember which) and she told me she didn't make enough salary to pay her rent and so she shared an apartment with friends in order to live. We tipped everyone in Europe (Italy, France, Spain, and Switzerland) just as we do in the US. They seemed to appreciate the tips. I missed out on a trip to England as we broke up before we were to go there.

Aloha from Honolulu! As someone originally from the East Coast of the US who has been living in Hawai‘i for the last 15 years, I highly recommend returning to the US and checking out the East Coast during your next visit. I’ve been to 42 of the 50 states and each region has its own micro culture and is so different. The cultural differences between the East Coast and the West Coast are real ✌️

Absolutely love this video! I am a German who moved to the US in 2009 and I agree with everything that you said. My two favorite things about the US are the insanely friendly people and the vast and simply amazing wild landscapes. I have never regretted moving here and I don't see myself move back to Germany either. Come visit me in San Diego next time you're here! :) Would love to meet you and beautiful Vilk!!

Yellowstone, like Rome, Paris, London, definitely attracts an overabundance of tourists but it is huge - 3,472 square miles (8992 sq. km) - and the majority of visitors never leave the parking lot(s). Tons of beauty and isolation from tourists if you choose to venture into the backcountry.

From an American soul to a European soul. I was born in Washington DC. Raised in Montana. Even though DC is my home I call Montana my home as I was raised there. Thank you so much for loving American way of life and our beautiful country. The love we have for each other transcends boundaries or countries for we are all of the same families in the end. "We are Humans."

I just want to say thank you for such kind words. We have issues in our country for sure and we often times only hear the negative from other countries but what you said was absolutely a breathe of fresh air. Thank you

I'm from England and have lived in the US for 30+ years. I agree with your assessment of this country. Despite its idiosyncrasies it's a wonderful place to live. I live in Utah and the people are great as is the countryside and the weather - I live in a desert and I don't miss the rain :)

Best time ever in Yellowstone was in the deep winter. You can get bus tours of it on tracks or take a snowmobile around and have only crowds in the middle of buffalo.

Fun fact yellowstone is sitting on a super volcano which would take out like 4 states if it erupted. Also I suggest visiting Vermont during the fall foliage in October, it's an amazing sight

As a 67-year old American with a daughter your age, I think you have a pretty good assessment of us. My wife and I recently visited Spain, France, and Italy on a cruise and we want to go back and spend weeks there. We were enthralled... There is something about traveling to a different place and culture that gives you a different perspective on your OWN place and culture. When I was in high school and college, my parents hosted a Japanese exchange student. So when my daughter was in high school, we hosted a Chinese girl one year, a German girl the next, and a Ukrainian girl the year after that. We learned at least as much from them as they did about us. We had a blast with all of them. America is only 247 years old (well, as an Anglocized culture with lots of immigrants from other places). We mostly speak Americanized English. We may have 50 states and hundreds of local governments, but we have one currency and we all pay taxes to the Feds. PEOPLE are very similar everywhere. We may have different religions and political views, but at the end of the day, we all have families, we all have to eat and work for a living. HOW we do that is what varies a bit all over the world. You would probably find differences all over Europe similar to the differences you would find all over the States, or Canada, or Mexico. I had to laugh when you talked about RAM pickups and their rude drivers... Yep! Insurance companies would agree with you that as a group, they include some of the worst and drunkest drivers on the road. As for food, as a back-sliding vegan, I feel your pain. Over here, we joke about Whole Foods as if it were Whole Paycheck! All three of my adult children have worked for Whole Foods at one point. So they could tell you some funny stories. Yes, come back and tour the Eastern USA. Do a Maine to Florida trek, but meander the back roads, with occasional forays into cities. Start in the North in Summer... Truthfully, many of the states are so big, you could spend six months touring them and not see everything. North Carolina is like that, as we have mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plains with distinctly different cultures and geographies. Different parts of America were settled by completely different people, so there are plenty of things to experience. Rural and urban cultures tend to be very different. Big city cultures tend to be very different from the surrounding small town cultures, especially in the South. So zig-zag from place to place. Come back and make some more cool videos! I admire your humanity and your production chops.

As an Italian living in USA for years now I love traveling the USA I’ve been all over the country as well as Canada. It’s gigantic compared to Italy and even Europe the vast open spaces are mind boggling at first but I’ve come to love it so. 🍻

Outstanding video. Glad your trip to the States was overall positive. Enjoyed hearing your perspective on the country. Cheers.

Beautifull video, nice comments, thanks. Regards from Barcelona.

So refreshing to see a light hearted video. No politics. Thank you for bringing a smile to my weekends.

I am an immigrant living in US for 40 years mostly in Los Angeles, working as a public servant. I love what US stands for in its constitution. It isn’t perfect but it is far from being a bad country. It is also an interesting country that landscape and local culture are different from region to region. It offers all different lifestyle choices, too.

That was a proper road trip. My first one wasn't until 2017 at 59 years young. I drove from Vegas to Oceanside. Then to San Diego and back Oceanside. On the way home we decided to go down to San Diego again then over to Yuma, then up to Vegas. I live in Yuma now.

Ms. Eva You are so precious! 😉😅 Thanks for sharing your perspective with us! Have been thinking about traveling to/ in Europe. Thanks for your insight! 😅

As an American who has spent more of her life abroad than in the U.S., I appreciated your thoughtful reflections on the country. I grew up in the Midwest and have traveled around just about every region of the U.S. You should definitely try to explore east of the Rockies next time if you can. When people who are less familiar with the U.S. ask me general questions about the States/Americans, I usually tell them that as someone who grew up in Michigan, I can really only speak for a small corner of the U.S. I myself find that traveling to different states/regions in the U.S. feels like traveling to different countries unto themselves. The thing I miss most about the U.S. is there's a certain spirit that Americans have. There's a culture and value placed on a "we can do it," creative, innovative, and relatively open-minded, attitude. Generally speaking, people aren't afraid to take risks and try new things and I miss that a lot in the workplace and in communities in general when I am outside of the U.S. (Not saying other people in other countries do not have those qualities, too, it's just it's really pervasive in the U.S. and, by and large, highly valued.) Looking forward to your continued travels!

I think this was one of the best reviews of America that I've ever seen! You nailed it 🤠

Anyone over 45ish in the US typically can drive a manual, we are amazed when young people know how to drive a manual.

What a wonderful refreshing video ❤❤❤❤❤Thank you 😊

Amazing and interesting summary of your American road trip with genuine negative and positive insights. As an American, it was refreshing to hear an unbiased view from an open-minded European about your experiences without just being the usual slam of the negatives. America definitely has a unique culture (outside of the big cities) and there's plenty of beauty if you actually travel through our beautiful nation without just looking for the usual negatives pushed through mainstream news and the "haters". Thank you!

I'm an American who has lived in Spain for five years now and the cultural differences I've noticed between the US and Europe were pretty accurately summed up in this video, I have to say. One stereotype that bugs me the most about the US is that we are constantly eating nothing but fast food! There is some incredible local cuisine in many parts of the country that is not well-known outside of the US. So thanks for clearing that up.

Very nice video, congrats!

Thank you for saying such good things about America 🇺🇸 ❤

I moved to the US from Canada to attend college in 1981 (Wyoming/Hawaii) and basically never left. Like you I love the diversity of the people and the geography. This is home now. I’ve been in Washington State for the past 37 years and wouldn’t have changed it for the world. Hopefully you will one day get to experience this country as I have - fingers crossed for you.

I'm from Missouri and I ABSOLUTELY love your honesty. I never traveled out of the states so this is very amusing for me. Thank you!!

I live and grew up out here in Far West Texas on a ranch and Texas is pretty much like its own country from mountainous Terrain and pine trees to the beach to endless open high desert

Next visit... Check out the Great Lakes Region! Michigan, Northwest Indiana, and Illinois. So glad you enjoyed your visit with your American Friends! Hurry Back Soon!!❤

We have relatives in Germany and they would come visit us in Pennsylvania. They would ask to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon or visit Florida not realizing the enormous distance to travel to either location. My German cousins will travel to Paris to Christmas shop on a Saturday. In Texas that distance gets you from Dallas to Austin.Too many people from other nations knock the US without knowing anything about the US.

When we had relatives from the Netherlands visit family on the west coast in Washington state they said they wanted to see Niagara Falls, The Statue of Liberty and the Redwood Forest in the couple days they were there.😀 Really brought home the difference in scale of the two countries.

Many states in the US allow right turns on red lights AFTER STOP. Many drivers ignore the STOP and only slow down enough to keep from crashing.

The ram pickup drivers are definitely a stereotype even here in the US. 🤣

Loved your video. As an American who has also traveled abroad a lot, it’s interesting to hear an outsider’s perspective when they visit the US. There’s a lot of cultural elements that I hadn’t really thought about because it’s natural to me.

Very impressed with your experiences & assessment of the US. As a US citizen (Army brat) who was born in Brazil & lived in Germany, Portugal, Greece & Panama. I've been fortunate to travel for work to over 80 countries for the last 30 years & I adventure travel frequently as well. I think you nailed all of your points perfectly. It's been a blast following your travels to many of the places I've been. Bravo to you for showing many people around the world, who don't get to travel internationally, places far off the beaten path. There are many aspects about living in the US that really annoy me but I'm glad to hear generally, you would enjoy living here. Cheers!

I'd say both the US and Europe have it wrong on date format. It should be YYYYMMDD the way you'd order it for any file system or filing of paperwork. As an american, I always name files that way. Also, if anyone in the US tells you that the person at the right doesn't have priority, they're just wrong. That is how it works by law.

I am a Californian and I really enjoyed hearing about your time in the US; how some of you're expectations were so different from reality was humorous. You're so right about the food, junk food all around and accessible to anybody but the good healthy stuff is more expensive unfortunately. Oh and you don't really have to tip at a coffee shop, I never do, i mean, all they are doing is serving you coffee. Restaurants are a different story, I usually only tip about 15% because it's gotten so expensive anyway. One thing about 4 way stops; you are right, the first person to reach the stop sign goes first, etc. but if two of you reach the stop sign at the same time, the person on the right goes first, unless... the other person is directly across from you, depending on if one of you will be turning in front of the other... well you just give a wave and work it out :) Great video, hope to see more!

I grew up in France but I've lived in the US for over 40 yrs now. You got me laughing with so many of your observations about this country. I really appreciate that people take the time to wave from their car when passing you on a dirt road or just saying" Hi" when walking by. The 4 way intersections still gets me confused too.😂

The whole tipping salaried employees for making a drink from a machine thing is really, really new. Those tipping machines (15, 20, 25%) are driving me insane, and I grew up in the US. I only started seeing it a couple of years ago, and I always just select the lowest or cancel. We never used to tip people for these jobs.

I’m currently 1.5 months into my 6 month trip across Europe and I can honestly say that every single European needs to watch this video about the USA. I am from Texas and she is spot on about what she has experienced.

You should go to Yellowstone off season and/or go hiking for a few days away from the roads. Its very beautiful and full of wildlife. It is a bit of a Police state, but back country permits are free and in remote areas the camping is free too. You just have to be willing to hike some distance.

Eva I'm glad that you're visit was mostly positive. I hope you realize that you saw only a tiny slice of our country. My wife and I traveled the country by car for many years and were able to visit almost every region,a total of 46 states. And I can honestly say that every state was different in many ways. I hope you have the opportunity to expand your travels. You will be truly be amazed at the diversity of both the people and landscapes. Love your videos. Safe travels

Love hearing your impressions of the Western USA. Thank you for sharing that. I have spent all but three of my 74 years in the Western USA, but have visited all but two of our fifty states. I lived in Germany for a year, and have traveled much of Western Europe, Australia, NZ, Canada and Central America. My experience is that people in small towns and rural areas are much more friendly and welcoming than cities, no matter the country. Safe travels to you.

I’ve enjoyed a lot of your videos. I’m glad that you enjoyed much of our country. We would very much welcome you back. ( & sorry, I’m not single, or from Montana, Wyoming etc.) I do drive a pickup, but it’s not a Ram, so I’m cool.

Already married - sorry! But it would be fun to show you around the Olympic Peninsula in WA State. Gorgeous!!! I like your perspective on why Americans don't seem to travel. Many simply travel in America. I've been blessed to have visited or lived in 47 countries so far. I meet many Americans who do travel as well. Also, when i travel to other countries - people speak English! It is difficult to learn a language when everyone is speaking yours! The past 3 years I've been travelling to Colombia - it's great because almost noone speaks English. So i now have a working Spanish that I'm getting better at!

The thing about the United States is that it's big and diverse. We do have sidewalks in many urban and suburban areas.

I know Eva will never see my comment, but, I just have to say her video is hilarious! I was born and raised in Germany and I am living over 30 years in the US... and her observations are still things I notice to this day!

Most people think "No shoes, no shirts" is a health regulation or law. What most people don't know is that "No shoes or shirts, No Service" was never a law in any state. The practice of placing these signs started on the coasts in beach towns.

Eva loved your assessment. We would love to see you back in the states. I think it would be great to meet the diversity of people here. We love your videos. Many blessings your way

I know that your most recent travels were in the western US but you MUST try to see the southern and northeastern parts too. These areas are a diverse as they come. The experience will be like nothing you have had so far. The differences between the North, South, East and Western US is like night and day. Also the Eastern US is much more dencely populated and has a much more diverse population. Thank you for your insight and take on our country so far. I hope you get to see more of it.

As an American, I've lived in the US, and Europe (and quite a few other regions), and while I always enjoy meeting the people and experiencing their ways of doing things and trying out the local cuisine and discovering what amazing cool incredible things they have... in the end, there's no place like home :) .

Depending how modern the restaurant is dictates whether or not they bring a card reader to your table. Sometimes the reader is already on the table when you sit down.

Ha, ha, ha. Love the video. I also adore seeing my American friends freaking out while driving on roundabouts ha, ha, ha.

I'm from Appalachia and the great thing most foreign visitors don't know is 30- 50 miles or so, outside of every city and your leaving the suburbs and in the country or wilderness sometimes. So even if you come and visit a city, just take a short drive and you'll be in the country and rural farm towns or mountains

Eva, the whole "no bare feet" thing is driven by health department regulations. They could get closed down for letting you in without foot coverings of some kind. Also, thank you so much for sharing our country with us through your journey.

Cool video. Thank you for those nice compliments. The part about good food being costly may be true as far as where the bulk of your trip took place however, here on the east coast you'll find some of the best food period. The Northeast region is a huge melting pot of cultural diversity and so many culinary choices. The key is to dine at small mom and pop kitchens, food trucks, and street vendors. You'll find some of the best hidden treasures and they usually serve a lot of food for a decent price. The surprise of my life was on a trip with friends to their Vermont vacation property near St.Johnsbury just off the interstate. Soon after we arrived, they were deciding how early we should leave to get to the truck stop to avoid long lines. First, I was awe struck at the size of this place. It was a small town in and of itself. We waited about 15 minutes before they seated us at the main restaurant. When I tell you the selection, portion sizes, friendly service and low prices, I want find a place like that close to me here on Long Island. PLUS everything was home made on site. Everything even the breads and condiments. Wow. I've been back there 4 more times and can't wait for the next trip. Best Wishes and God Bless.....t T t

As an American I found your review quite funny! 😂 Great video! 😀

As a Pacific Northwest native, I appreciate your compliment on our driving habits. Your impression really surprises me because drivers around here have gotten WAY worse over the last 10 years ☹️

I always make this differentiation: in the US, a lot of things are within the range of accepted behavior, but that doesn't mean that Americans in general are "like that". For example, things like smiling at strangers, yelling out compliments, small talk, talking loudly in public, etc. Those are not unusual and are not shunned, but don't ignore the fact that 95% of everyone else in the background is NOT doing those things, either. You absolutely notice and pay attention to those who do, so it seems much more common than it is.

love you ! the most honest review I have ever seen about US, keep making such videos and come back again pls.

Well Eva, it truly been a refreshing joy to follow you through your journeys. I am smitten with your passion for adventure & thirst to view the new landscapes around the corner. Reminding me, of days ago. Your channel is delightfully put together, leaving me with inspiration, to get a move on. That’s the what you are , an inspiration to all to get off the routine & physically educate ourselves. Long live Eva and smile often. Don O..

Thank you for this heartfelt message. I’m old, goin on 70 and have traveled all over this country. When I was 18 I took off from the northeast here and headed west then just kept traveling. Your perspective is delightful! I hope to get to Europe before I die ( not to be dark it’s just a reality of a finite life 🤷‍♂️) Of my 4 children my daughters are the most adventurous and have traveled extensively in this country and South America. They are delightful people as are you. If you make it back here I hope you are able to see the eastern mountain ranges and the great deciduous forests of the east especially in the fall. Best of the best to you .

I noticed your trip was exclusive to the West Coast. The US is HUGE and each area has a different culture. The West coast is very different from East Coast. The North is very different from the South. If you thought ppl were friendly on the West coast, you would be shocked how friendly the South is. The US has a lot of problems but we have a lot of good things to that you can not find anywhere else in the world. I am glad you enjoyed your trip here. Please come back and visit us in the South and on the East coast.

Even as a Canadian, the USA's neighbours, (which a lot of people think are basically the same culture wise) there are a lot of things in this video that are a culture shock. For example we'd never let a waiter take our card, let alone walk away from the table with it.

Temp in F is more accurate as it’s 1degree is a smaller single unit while C is 1.8 F. 0 Celsius = 32 F, point which water freezes. Oddly enough F is ten scale like the metric system

I hosted a visitor from the Middle East a number of years ago, and she was amazed that we had farms with corn growing on them. All the images she had seen from the US were of cities: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, etc. Thank you for your tour of land I probably won't get to see. Blessings.

So charming. Growing up in Texas, I never felt like I needed to go anywhere else. Then I lived in Spain, then Mexico, but I didn't get the USA until I moved to the Hudson Valley in New York. Instead of spending 25 years in other countries, I should have spent more time exploring my own country. I didn't even understand seasons or sour cherries, rhubarb, trout, halloween, that first winter snow, snow plows, snow men, apple pie, heating oil, farmer's markets, grass, groundhogs, chipmunks, Yuengling beer, old Volvos...Somebody in the distance practicing Bagpipes on a foggy fall morning. After 58 years, I feel like I have only scratched the surface. I love Montana too.

The four way/all way stops give priority to the first person that arrives, but then it goes to the person on your right and around (at least that’s how I was taught, might be different in other states), not first person who arrived, then second person, and so on. First person, person to the right of the first first person, and so on.

Dear, the only one being rude in Montana, was actually you. Ask people when you stop, if you are constantly being honked at, why. Something is wrong. In Montana our speed limit on state roads is 70 miles an hour. Not 60. If you get several vehicles behind you, you are supposed to pull over and let them pass. We have HUGE distances to travel. Some of those are 40 or more miles between towns. You were holding up people trying to get to work, home, a hospital... On interstates, the speed limit is 80. If you were in the left lane you likely could have caused a wreck. People, please, please, please read up on state driving laws. There are places that do not allow right turn on red, again you need to read the rules for each state.