Saturday, April 7, 2012

Waking up to the Smokies

I am heading west again, this time more slowly and with feeling.  My four-month stint at domestic life in NC ended amicably yesterday. She is a wonderful woman and a very private person, so I won't say more. Now I'm on the road heading cross-country to Truth or Consequences with some stops along the way, and maybe on to California and the Pacific Northwest.

Yesterday, I clocked about 240 miles to get within a few miles of the Tennessee border where I stayed over at the Maywood County rest area  on I-40. This morning there was frost on the windshield and soft light on the pines and leafing hardwoods across the way.

The Eberspacher gas  heater has warmed the bus.  After some tea and fruit I'll be on my way. Next stop Sevierville TN.
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  1. UnknownApril 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Yay, John, can't wait to see you! Steve and I will be heading to TorC within a week or so, too. Safe travels.

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    1. UnknownApril 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM

      Such good news ! Feels like home-coming !

      Cheers !

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  2. Ryan McCoyApril 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Just started reading your blog. The photographs are particularly enjoyable! Best of luck now that you are back out on the road. I was just by the NM area, I would highly recommend the Carlsbad Caverns!

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks, Ryan. That's very gracious and kind of you. Just about to hit Memphis and cross into Arkansas. It's a very beautiful country we live in.

      Best wishes,

      John

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  3. PeterApril 8, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Whoa on the road again....Have a`safe travel and enjoy your VW-bus. I know it is so much fun to drive.

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2012 at 8:03 PM

      Thanks Peter,

      I hope to see you out west sometime when you return.

      Meanwhile enjoy your untimely Easter snow!

      Cheers,

      John

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