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Well I am in arkansas now, done almost a thousand miles. Guess I an going to keep pushing until Texas as planned! Also getting warm now, still windy but definitely more comfortable.
Pete, a gentle reminder. Other people are reading this. Your old English teacher is not happy when you don't remember to capitalize states. Also, remember your audience with some of your abbreviations. We're so glad you're having a good time and are still safe. It's like having a vicarious vacation (a wee bit of alliteration).
MOM! I'm typing most of those messages on a MOBILE PHONE! Gimme a break. :p You should be impressed, I have some of the neatest mobile phone typing ever.
Anonymous said…
I am impressed. However, since that's one thing that is so rampantly incorrect with so many of my students, I just thought I'd mention it. You are just the coolest! Besides which, I think you just blew my cover completely. :) Keep us posted as to your general route so I can find interesting connections. If you go the southern NM route, you could even venture into Roswell territory. Just be careful as I know you will be.
In which Pete nearly loses Red and gives up once again, before crossing an ice field to spend the night with the Bolivian army at Laguna Colorada and returning to Uyuni for supplies.
In the past couple months on the road I think I’ve spent more time riding my scooter through rain than I have in the dry – this is clearly reflected in the fact that as time has gone by I’ve invested more and more money in things to keep my stuff dry, since wet gear sucks. One of my favorite purchases for this trip is the pair of Sea to Summit Big River Dry Sacks I picked up just before leaving, in 13L and 20L sizes. They cost me around $20 each and are one of the best pieces of gear I’ve purchased in years – extremely durable, effective, and simple to use.
In which Pete discovers why the local roads are generally used only by 4x4’s, gets completely lost many times as a result of a horrible map, and is forced to decide between a risky river crossing or giving up.
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