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 days […]
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 […]