I have not had a computer for over a week. So I have missed all the updates, I was just able to catch up. Wow, it looks like you are having a great Moving trip. as far as driving with no shoes, I love to drive with no shoes, and I have never heard of a law that you had to wear shoes.
The pictures are Great and I think you should write a book about your journeys, they are very interesting, I really enjoyed catching up, thanks for keeping us posted.