Yup, that's where I'm at right now. Santa Rosa is a small desert town. When I arrived, I had just missed the summer rain storm, but with the heat, there was no evidence that any water was ever on the ground. I drove through the town, and most of the buildings are vacated and boarded up. The only thing that's keeping this town barely alive is the local hotels, gas stations, and restaurants that cater to travelers such as myself passing through. I could see how this town was booming back in the day, with the city hall fountain, now crumbling; the local high school fountain shop, now boarded up; the jail house, now with rusting bars, and the police station is a crumbling mobile home. What happened to this town? I went to one of the restaurants to order food, all the employees were older folks, and seemed sad, so I joked around and hung out a bit longer just to hopefully show that I care and want to make their day. I hope there will be a day when this town will come alive again, I can tell it has so remarkable memories. I see it as a very lovely town that I would love to visit again one day.

Next stop, Oklahoma city. I have to take these breaks since I haven't been sleeping very well without my sweetie by my side. Love you all. Sanity