What’s the Most Memorable Road You’ve Driven?

Not all amazing roads require a particular type of car to leave a lasting impression. That's why today's prompt is about an unforgettable—not (necessarily) the "best"—road you've been on. We want to hear about the roads that made major memories, wherever on Earth they may be. So what's the most memorable road you've driven?

For consistency (and for the sake of leaving future question prompts for other days) let's keep it to proper, regular roads and not off-road trails or race tracks. Well OK, I know I said "wherever on Earth" three sentences ago but if any Apollo-mission astronauts hop into our comment section and want to recount a Lunar Roving Vehicle drive on the moon, we can make an exception.

I feel lucky to be challenged to answer this prompt myself. I've dedicated a lot of my life, ultimately, to having adventures. As a result, there are many spectacular roads I can replay on my eyelids.

Southern California is where I've had the most fun driving with a vengeance, Africa has shown me the most interesting animal encounters, and Australia has let me experience solitude I didn't realize was possible. But I think I have to call out South America for the most gobsmacking moments I've spent in a car.