Ten.One Thousand, One Hundred and Eighty-Six

1. Later than intended.

2. A detour sign would have been helpful.

3. Bitter coffee. Beef jerky and grapes.

4. So many miles to go.

5. It was supposed to be a surprise. But I guess it’s okay that they know now.

6. Obsessively checking email for an update of any kind.

7. I was hoping to see more things about UFOs. Maybe we’re in the wrong part of the state.

8. I haven’t heard anything. Trying to not let my imagination run away from me.

9. The mountains of the west fading into the background, dusty sky.

10. Almost there.