Shutting the car door I caught a familiar scent. Suddenly, it was summer and I was nibbling cookies in my aunt's old truck. Every year we'd head out for an adventure on our way to see cousins. My aunt would drive until she was bleary-eyed, belting out songs with the radio. I hummed a familiar tune and thought about her chocolate chip cookies. I haven't taken a road trip for a long time! Why does the author spend time giving details from past travels? The author flashes back to share a sense of curiosity and exploration. The author shares the information to warn readers about how tiring car travel can be. The author describes the memories to share happiness from time spent with an aunt.