Why Big Bird you ask?

When this crazy brainchild was hatched last summer, Emmie and I initially listed out a number of places we wanted to visit in Google Maps and a natural shape started to appear. After adding a few of Katie's must-see locations, it was obvious. We were Sesame Street geniuses.

Here's the map of our route:

A snap of everyone's favorite large yellow avian friend:

Need I say more?