Sadly saying goodbye to Vegas, Charlotte and I decide to make a quick detour to check out the Hoover Dam in nearby Boulder City. Those that know me understand that I’m not good with heights, so this might seem a little strange, but if you are so close to one of the great engineering feats […]
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A day’s work and beer in Tuscon
I’m sad to see Siri depart this morning – she’s been a fantastic travel companion. But it’s time for her to get back to her own journey. All up the trip from Slab City to Tuscon (around 350 miles) has saved her about a week, opened her eyes to the wonders of hot springs and […]
Death Valley Day 3 – When both Gods and I weep.
It’s morning again. Sunlight filters in through the privacy blinds and nudges me awake. Rubbing my eyes, stifling a yawn, I glance at my phone to see the time. 6.47 am. Ah life on the road – sleep ins are not the usual fare. I spend 20 mins waking up, before slipping into the drivers […]
Death Valley Day 2 – Isolation, Mountain views, Hidden Waterfalls and Sand Flats
I wake up on day 2, refreshed and invigorated from the night before. I’m still dreaming and thinking about the night sky as I quickly break camp and head out on to the road. Today I have a definite plan – my Death Valley map has highlighted spots marked out in a circuitous route that […]