In the days of the pandemic, Social Distancing by way of “Desert Distancing” comes easy for those of us in the hinterlands of the Mojave. Eastern California is largely wide open spaces that are inhospitable to the conventions of normal people. I am always for taking the road less traveled. Recently I spent a few […]
Exploring Panamint Valley
Finally getting around to exploring the local Panamint Valley and its backroads and history. A great place to practice social distancing. These shots are in the vicinity of the Modoc, Minietta mines and Lookout City. Further explorations later this week with a proper truck. Day 1 – Discovering the road to Lookout City, and some […]
How a 7.1 magnitude earthquake saved our property
On July 7, 2019 I wrote a blog detailing the events and consequences of the Ridgecrest Independence Day earthquakes on our home in California. At the time I had no idea of the irony that I would discover. I have been fond of joking why we kept our home and property in California when we […]
Mayan Ruins of Palenque and beyond
We have recently returned from the Mayan ruins of Palenque. Carolyn and I enjoy travelling independently. Many people we met during this last trip were on whirlwind group tours, all pre-booked tours on a schedule to be maintained. Not our style, though there are many good reasons to travel within a package. Traveling independently allows […]