Heaven On Earth

988 miles, 32 gallons of fuel, 14 hours, 32 minutes, 11 seconds, 6 liters of water, 2 oatmeal cookies, 1 apple, 4 tacos, and 3 rest stops. That's what it takes to reach heaven on earth. Heading east, there's a 122 mile section of I-70 that offers no services. No help if you run out of fuel. No help if you get a flat. No help if you have an emergency, and absolutely no cell service. To most, this is terrifying. To me, this is freedom.

It lets me know I'm one step closer to my destination of Moab. A 4x4 mecca, mountain bikers dream, the photographers paradise. This marks my 8th time being surrounded by giant, red clay monoliths and the only arches I ever want to eat under. Unfortunately, two days ago on my way out, my camera bag was stolen from my car. My planned astrophotography outing was derailed. I've made the trek to my favorite place armed with only my phone. If that isn't irony, I don't know what is. I'm trying to see the bright side looking at what surrounds me. Trying. Next stop, who knows.