Its Xmas Eve here is Tuscon, but back home its Xmas day – Australia’s East Coast is 18 hours ahead of me. I woke last night around 2 am trying to catch my sister on the phone (Latvians traditionally celebrate on Xmas Eve). No luck – I found out later that she was out in […]
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The long haul East, Biosphere 2 and Tuscon
Siri, Charlotte and I woke early. Apparently my snoring hadn’t disturbed Siri, and she had a proper night’s rest – I imagine after tenting it roadside for a week on rocky ground, a carpeted, heated van was an upgrade. We got on the road quickly – today’s trip was a longish one – around 300 […]
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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 […]