Please don't judge me...

... because as I write this I have tears down my cheek....


Dear Reader Who Wants To Read A Travel Narrative,


This isn't easy.

I want so badly to be able to give you the stories you'd like to read. I want more than anything to be able to travel around and know them inside out so you can too.

But it is with an unfortunate, yet sentimental, heart that I let you down for the time being.

I am actually not going to make it to New Mexico for Christmas this year. It's not because I'm scared or broke. Those emotions I can deal with.

This is because my brother got his boot camp schedule for the Marines, and there is a distinct possibility that he might not be home for Christmas next year, or ever again.

My parents want me there for Christmas this year in case Kevin is never around for another one.

I don't like the thought...... but it's the only one in the world that could convince me to stay another 3 months....






Dear reader, will you forgive me if I wait until early spring to go back on the road?

Trust me, it will probably be harder for me than you... but what will mean so much is to know that you still support me...

I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.......



Please stay with me. Do you know how hard it is to support oneself this day and age, much less on the road?