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A Mountain Road Detour

Posted on July 30, 2021 by TheJessicaness

We work in shifts between loading the car, watching the sunrise, eating breakfast, and grabbing some food from the hotel lobby before stopping to air the tires on our way out of town towards Placerville. The temperature has dropped to … Continue reading →

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The Crooked Road from Bristol to Hillsville

Posted on August 16, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I started driving at 4:40 am after listening to the service attendant crack jokes and try to charge me for yawning, and the truckers talked about their rigs. Today is my last day on the road before meeting up with … 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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