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Valentine, TX - 10/17/17 - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus

Valentine, TX - 10/17/17 - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus

Take me back to the road...

January 07, 2018 by Matt Bates

"Man, there ain't nothing out here." - Me.

We complained so much and stressed out over the last few weeks. Packing, unpacking, packing back up and unpacking it all again. At the time we were not the biggest fans of surviving on an endless amount of  roadside snacks or take out gas station foods for our meals, but, we both agree that we would do it again in a heartbeat; and again. And again.

Jamie and I are settling down down and getting a routine for the first time since Fall. It is great to have an address and know where you are going to be end up at the end of the day, but we both agree the excitement, and even stress, of traveling is some of the most fun we have together. There is something about waking up in the middle of nowhere, getting a crappy cup of motel coffee and planning out the adventure that lies ahead in your day.

Are we nomads? Are we destined to drive around the country with our dogs to find forgotten towns strewn across the nation and discover what's there? How can we make money doing that? How can we make a living doing that? 

-YourFriendMatt

January 07, 2018 /Matt Bates
adventure, life, california, nashville, explore, experience
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