because I can.
This trip didn’t last as long as I planned, but I have a good Dr at home that will take care of my back so I can get back out as soon as possible. One more drive-thru.
Only an hour north of the Death Valley Junction.
Rhyolite is well cared for, definitely going back for a walk around.
I woke up to the fact that I am a young person in an old body. I have had an iffy back for many years due mostly to being stupid and thinking I can do things I shouldn’t. So I woke up to limited movement, but I tried for another day, because I was so close to Death Valley.
Darwin
There is a great documentary on Darwin,CA on YouTube.
Art everywhere but no other services for miles.
My drive through of Death Valley is not much, all the good stuff picture wise is a hike I could not do.
I spent the night just outside the park at the Pads on blm land. Lots of room but no signal.
Adding this for Solo Travelers. I live with my daughter, and I caused her a little anxiety by staying in a no-signal zone. The saving grace is that we use the 360 service on Google. She knew where I was, but was still worried since I hadn’t talked to her since the night before. I got in touch as soon as I got a signal, but I had caused her unnecessary worry. Most of the West has a lot of areas, especially in National Parks and Monuments, with no cell service. Be aware that your family will worry, so check in often if you fall Ill or hurt yourself as I did.
I became a citizen the first time I heard of this micro nation. I have to mention the YouTube channel Sidetrack Adventures whose video got me out here.
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.com
Why AZ, why not? Just a few miles north of the park is a big blm area where I stayed the night before. Lots of room and a great T-Mobile signal. Make sure you do what you need to because there is no service in most of the park.
I took the Ajo mountain loop, pay attention to the length restrictions and prepare to spend at least 2 hours driving time. This is a one-way loop with a potty 2/3s of the way. Next time I will plan to spend the whole day on the other loop it is a lot longer.
The song below touched my heart the first time I came to the desert Southwest.
Man walks among us.
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.
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.
Joshua Tree National Park
Beautiful
Anzo Borrego sculptures.
Stretches across the road.
That’s it for this trip.
When I quit smoking a few years ago I really had a hard time while I was driving so I started thinking about spending the lottery I would win someday. It really helped melt away the miles without a ciggy.
So now I am planning the road trip I will take when this shut down is over. And it will be over. We might have a new normal, but this will end.
However, I would love to find that van to do it in.
Does anybody have a trade? Fully functional older class A can spend time off-grid with no problems.