Category Archives: Travel

Tennessee Roads Body Count

Posted on May 2, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb tries the pancake maker machine (two griddles with a glass viewing window) after we load the car in a lot that smells like horse manure. I’m not usually one to look at so many carcasses and try to avoid … Continue reading →

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Perry, GA to Manchester, TN

Posted on May 1, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Last night was ridiculous. I lay there thinking about how I forgot to mention busting my hand on the doorknob while carrying boxes, leaving a bruise between my knuckles. Then I wondered how I could leave out all the pink … Continue reading →

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T Minus 24 Days

Posted on April 30, 2025 by TheJessicaness

We packed up my newly gifted keyboard, had sushi, burgers, and pizza with friends, and said, “Bye for now” to our furry companions. We’ve been planning this (hiking the PCT) for months and years, but reality is setting in as … Continue reading →

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Are We Ready Yet?

Posted on March 31, 2025 by TheJessicaness

It’s 30 days until we leave Florida, and another 24 days after that, we start the PCT. That’s the plan that has been in motion since we got our start date over five months ago. We have since packed over … Continue reading →

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100+ Things That Made 2024

Posted on December 30, 2024 by TheJessicaness

1. Watching Zeus, a golden doodle, for the holiday week2. Finding a half-done cross-stitch tree for me to finish3. Remembering to do my Q&A books since we forgot last year4. Dad calling to reminisce about a trip we took and … Continue reading →

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