I was there because I just happen to have relatives who lived right in the path, but I was totally blown away. I wish I could convey the experience to people who weren't there. It was interesting as it approached, but once it reached totality it was pretty shocking. It felt a bit like the end of the world. All of the sudden it's dark outside, but not quite the same darkness as night. There's a sunset on the horizon in every direction. Bats are randomly flying around. And in the sky there's this celestial body you've never seen. It's not like the sun and not like the moon. And while your brain is still reeling and people are still gasping and yelling and pointing everything out, it's over.

Anyways, 10/10 would recommend.