Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Meeman, Memphis, Montgomery

Posted on August 15, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I take another shower, having taken one last night, and being grateful for the opportunity. I toast the hotel’s English muffin and use my own peanut butter and jelly before continuing east. This morning has me crossing the Mississippi River, … Continue reading →

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Bricktown to Little Rock

Posted on August 14, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I changed into shorts last night, hoping that less sweat would help me sleep. I jumped out of bed at 2 am, must’ve been a heck of a dream, then crawled back in for another four hours. The first gas … Continue reading →

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Turtles and Turkeys of Texas

Posted on August 13, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I’ll use the indoor facilities at one gas station and the bucket of soapy water for a clean windshield and headlights at another in Clovis. I’m greeted by some nice older country guys and walk by the murals of Lincoln-Jackson … Continue reading →

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Navigating Monuments of New Mexico

Posted on August 12, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I wake up in Gallup and take my first shower at a truck stop. Thirteen dollars gets me two towels and a washcloth with foaming soap. My notes say I detoured to El Morro National Monument, but getting off the … Continue reading →

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A Day Across Arizona

Posted on August 11, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I awoke near Willow Beach, tossing and turning, and will continue to do so until the sky starts to lighten before 5am. I was sweaty when I went to sleep, but the temperature finally dropped from 100° to 75° F. … Continue reading →

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