28,036 on the odometer as trip Round America begins. This photgraph was taken on the trip Round America in 2003. The time: 9:15 am. The date: April 1, 2003. The place: Atlanta, Georgia. Our trip Round America begins. After years of thinking about this trip and several months of intense planning and research, we charged out of our home at 9:15 am filled with excitement and anticipation. 28,036 on the odometer - will be over 56,000 after we visit all 50 states. "Baby You Can Drive My Car" by The Beatles was cued up on the CD player and provided great dancin' music as we hit the road. We were pumped!