Tag Archives: sunset

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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Owl Canyon Campground

Posted on November 10, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I skipped the gym yesterday so I could finish setting up an outline of plans for our four-day weekend and clean the house in preparation for our absence; because it’s a bummer to come home to a mess when you’ve … Continue reading →

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The Animals Come Out at Night

Posted on June 19, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I wrote in my notes that I slept until 6am so that Caleb could take pictures of me sleeping, but really, I get up at 6am at least five days a week to get ready for work that starts at … Continue reading →

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Boeing Carries All: Belize, Central America

Posted on June 14, 2023 by TheJessicaness

interactive airport piano I spend the morning with last minute pre-travel prep — no smelly laundry, no moldy dishes, make sure bills are paid, and then watch a hummingbird sit on one of my balcony ledge plants and look to … Continue reading →

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