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A Detour in Utah

Before we left, Jessi suggested we go see Goblin Valley State Park. From where we slept we will have to go back north 14 miles to go over the mountains where the view along the drive is worth it alone. … Continue reading

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Finding the Orange in the Orchard

I’m on Skype with my dad when Caleb calls to let me know he will be home late because he just got rear-ended at a red light eleven blocks from the house. He makes the bumper seem worse than it is, … Continue reading

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Meeting Jutta

I woke up early with a smile on my face. This trip was going so well and today I had the hopes of meeting Jutta, my grandmother-in-law from Germany. She’s Caroline’s mom and has come to the States for the … Continue reading

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Sunset Sayonara

Today marks the last day of our trip. We have been on the road for almost four weeks – today is the 27th post in this chapter. We will spend the morning with my dad. We take Caroline to work, … Continue reading

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A Day in Navajo and Sinagua History

Up before the sun with the monumental shadows looming in the distance calling us towards them. There are other roads that get you near the buttes and formations for free, but I think it’s worth the $5 this morning to get a … Continue reading

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