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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Posted on April 16, 2023 by TheJessicaness

Deanna, a best friend from grade school, is in Southern California but on her way to a Dodgers game three hours north, on a good traffic day. We decided to visit The Flower Fields, but if you’re not careful and … Continue reading →

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We Didn’t Summit Lam Lam

Posted on September 8, 2022 by TheJessicaness

The morning sky is dark and cloudy. We debate whether to snorkel, because if we do, we will have to dry our suits on base, so that we don’t pack a mildewy possibility for the return stateside tomorrow. We’ll enjoy … Continue reading →

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Military history, Mermaid statue, Monitor lizard

Posted on September 6, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We woke up to an envelope that was shoved under the door because the hotel wanted to charge $75 for a bloody pillow case that I found on the bed we hadn’t used. I now know to ruffle the sheets … Continue reading →

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Number 138

Posted on July 30, 2022 by TheJessicaness

Caleb wakes again to the sounds of glass breaking against rocky ground and a metal fire ring, so he’s up again to calm these people down just to get back in the tent in time for the rain to start … Continue reading →

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Caffeine, Coffee, Cuppa

Posted on January 21, 2021 by TheJessicaness

I’m up early, so I’ll join Farid’s roommate, Eliot, in the kitchen for some caffeine and conversation. When Farid wakes up, he makes us breakfast and more coffee. We have no set plans, just to get out and see the … Continue reading →

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