And a couple of other things along the way to Slowjamastan.
Desert in Bloom
Slowjamastan
I became a citizen the first time I heard of this micro nation. I have mention you tube channel Sidetrack Adventures for their video.
My fellow citizens include Archeologist and TV host Josh Gates and Ken Jennings of Jeopardy and probably a lot more. Go to the website for more info www.slowjamastan.c
Painted Rock Petroglyphs
This is a really nice place to rest for $8 a night, it is BLM, and camping fees go for upkeep. No hookups, but nice clean pit toilets. The camp hosts do a great job.
The petroglyphs are believed to be from the Oldham peoples. My pictures don’t do them service.
Heading West
I giggle every time I pass this heading west on I10 just past the gary exit. I confess I watched with my daughter all the time.
“The open road is a beckoning, a siren song for the soul.” —John Steinbeck
2 weeks
A few days with my sis.
A meet up at The Box recreation area.
Then we took a ride around Sevilita wildlife refuge and only saw a ruin, animals were on break.
Next on to San Lorenzo canyon.
We meet when we can and she finds the best places.
Love you sis.
9 States in 6 days and return
I’m off to see a dear old friend and do a little heritage exploring.
I tried to get a picture of all the state welcome signs, but came up short on Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire, then I took a side trip to Salem, Massachusetts.
My best friend and author Peter Cherici and Lexy.
Peter’s partner Nancy and my daughter from another mother Sara.
The photo above was taken in Salem, Massachusetts and that is the heritage part.
I recently received information on my connection to the Salem Witch Trials.
My 8th great-grandmother Mary Towne Estey was hanged on September 22, 1692.
And my 8th great aunt Rebecca Nurse, Mary’s daughter, was hanged on July 19, 1692.
My grandmother Ida C Chapman Bruce is the connection.
Just another wild ride.
On the way back I visited my sister Laura in Denver and we went troll hunting.
Found One. Rosie in Victor Co. by Tomas Dambo.
One last thing from Salem.
Triangles
After returning from my January trip I discovered a YouTube channel that is full of great videos of southwest ghost towns and neat places to explore. You have to check out Sidetrack Adventures https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sidetrack+adventures.
I found a video on the Triangles art installation in the middle of nowhere east of Deming NM.
It’s not just art but a portal to another universe if you believe.
For more information about this and other installations go to https://kcymaerxthaere.com/marker/triangles/
This was fun and another Sidetrack Adventure YouTube video is on the Nation Of Slowjamastan west of Yuma AZ. I am now a citizen.
January 12, 2025
Joshua Tree National Park
Beautiful
Anzo Borrego sculptures.
Stretches across the road.
That’s it for this trip.
Blythe Intaglios
January 11,2025
Too windy to go up the hill, one step forward and 2 blown back.
Stays on the list.
The road is rough but accessible to most vehicles.
And on to Joshua Tree.
Joshua tree north blm for the night.
