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Auld Sod

Posted on May 15, 2024 by TheJessicaness

This nickname was started by almost a quarter, roughly two million, of the Irish population who were forced to immigrate to the United States after the potato crop failure of 1845, caused by the late blight, led to the Great … Continue reading →

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Lake Manly to Amboy Crater

Posted on November 12, 2023 by TheJessicaness

It’s around 2am when I awake in Texas Springs Campground, in the middle of quiet hours, in a dark sky park. I’m grateful I acquainted myself with the location of the toilet earlier so I can stumble there quietly, and … Continue reading →

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Finding Treasures in the Desert

Posted on November 11, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I awaken with a black sky scattered with stars and attempt to stare into their souls while Caleb breaks down the tent. We wait until the first red-orange rays of light kiss the horizon to get moving towards the Fossil … Continue reading →

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Beach on Beach on Beach

Posted on September 5, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We stopped at Manny’s Bakeshop for some breakfast on the go. I start today’s sightseeing at Gab Gab Beach, which I have to myself. With my feet in the sand, I watch a baby blacktip reef shark, a spotted hermit … Continue reading →

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Crustaceans, Carabaos, Churches

Posted on September 4, 2022 by TheJessicaness

Ga’an Point Up at dawn and sit on the balcony, watching the sunrise as people get in the water and enjoy the rest of the park. On our way to breakfast, I notice the $5.14 per gallon sign, but even … Continue reading →

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