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Above all the states I’ve visited New Mexico feels like the American Tibet. Details in New-Mexico-American-Tibet-Bob Davis Podcast 995.
Firstly I am not suggesting at all that a US State would actually BE Tibet.
However I’ve traveled a lot.
Secondly I never spent too much time in The Land Of Enchantment.
The Land of Enchantment For Sure
Certainly now I have begun to understand why New Mexico owns that motto.
For example the Manzano mountains. Not the first thing you’d think of when you consider New Mexico.
On the other hand driving through these mountains and sunset was a mind blowing experience,
In addition maybe it’s the history in the state going way back.
But if the middle part of the state isn’t your thing there are other unique experiences waiting.
I mention it but then, there’s Breaking Bad. So…
Of course Las Cruces, Roswell, Santa Fe, and Taos.
To clarify I took 285 North out of Roswell. connected up with 60 West, then to 41 North.
After riding along these US and State Highways I started to come to the conclusion New Mexico has a sort of Tibet like quality.
For instance wind swept vistas at any time of the day. And the most mysterious of all, White Sands.
During this part of the trip I ended up in national forest campgrounds in the Cibola, all the way up to the northern part of the state in the Carson National Forest. Not to mention some of the best Bureau Of Land Management sites I’ve seen anywhere.
Amazing.
Finally I’ve certainly talked about the value of travel.
And yes, sometimes it feels spiritual. Especially when you can wander without a schedule.
In the same vein it’s the wandering.
Moreover the wandering without worrying about getting somewhere or the ‘gotta haves’ in life.
In conclusion sometimes those happy accidents make all the difference in the world.
To sum up I have never been to Tibet.
However the wind, mountains, sunsets and the solitary nature of my own personal travel plans brought the Land of Enchantment up a notch in my mind.
Most importantly remember New Mexico travelers are dealing with vast distances. In addition a long history.
Overall a very different experience.
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Firstly there’s a lot of history in West Texas including Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Center. Nomad friend Don Anger joins me to talk about it all in Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994.
I am certainly continuing my nomad travels, heading west.
And there is no more West than West Texas.
Firstly as I move west the roadside markers slowly change from historic periods.
Secondly the wind.
In addition the boom and bust nature of Texas. Especially West Texas.
Therefore you come across whole towns that have been abandoned over the years.
Even more highways that seem to go on forever.
On the other hand Don is a music guy.
As a result Buddy-Holly-West-Texas-History-Bob Davis Podcast 994 is a nice balance between the two.
Most importantly I think we both realize the unique nature of an amazing place called Texas.
In conclusion how interesting it is that someone who had so much influence hails from Lubbock Texas.
To clarify this town in West Texas exemplifies the twentieth century experience in the west.
That is to say ranching, oil, rail roads, cowboys and grassroots business people.
Finally from road side markers and ghost towns to Buddy Holly.
A lot worth talking about.
Most importantly there’s a feeling you get out here. For example the sky. Wind. Heat.
In short something about this place calms me down.
Could be the distance from one destination to another. Might be the seemingly lonely places you pass through.
But you’ll never forget West Texas.
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Firstly you would be forgiven for wondering why I would even need to beat the travel blues in Arkansas. Above all other places. But the travel blues can bite you in the ass without warning. Learn more in Beating-Travel-Blues-In-Arkansas-Bob Davis Podcast 993.
Secondly we live in a goal oriented culture.
Want to becomes need to. Must do. Do or die.
More importantly when I’m pursuing a goal I can be relentless.
Consequently I found myself in Arkansas the other day, frustrated and ticked off.
To clarify I had this image in my head of just how the day was going to go. I would end up at the perfect campsite, right by the side of the road!
Certainly I had meticulously planned my transit through Arkansas.
And then I ran out of coffee filters.
As a result my day went haywire.
In short I ended up on a highway I never intended to be on and wasn’t sure where I was going.
On the other hand it ended perfectly. Find out how in Beating-Travel-Blues-In-Arkansas-Bob Davis Podcast 993.
Even more in this podcast you get to ride up front with me!
In the same vein there are many lessons I learn on the road.
For one thing I can forget I don’t have a tether and I don’t need to press on as though there’s no tomorrow.
Moreover this is how I can learn lessons that have applications to every day life.
In addition though I talk about travel zen, reaching that state of bliss isn’t always as easy as I think it will be.
Finally I had to shift gears as I headed through the gorgeous Ouachita National Forest on my way to Dallas, Texas.
In conclusion this is a short podcast about a complex issue.
To sum up what happens when life doesn’t quite go the way we planned and expected?
In short sometimes the best things in life are the results of mistakes and miscalculations.
Or because someone runs out of coffee filters.
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Above all I am not a movie critic but I am a nomad and I did see the movie Nomadland, so here’s my reaction and review. Learn more by listening to Nomadland-Reaction-Review-Bob Davis Podcast 992.
In addition my listeners want to know if I’ve seen Nomadland.
First of all we’re drowning in an ocean of super action hero movies.
Therefore it’s easy to see why Nomadland is winning so many awards.
Firstly this is a movie about a very real topic.
Companies that disappear. Workers who are thrown away and forgotten.
Secondly some people struggle with grief, loss and other issues.
Consequently I can be forgiven for thinking the main character in Nomadland is ‘forced’ into life as a nomad.
However not everyone agrees with my assessment.
In addition I often get questions from people about “how I do it”.
Furthermore Nomadland will only intensify raised eyebrows and questions of concern.
Certainly the movie got that right.
I’ve already discussed life with no tether.
In short let’s just say Nomadland isn’t the movie version of the Instagram Van Life feed.
To sum up that is why it’s a great movie.
Most of the people in Nomadland are real nomads.
And there are elements about their lives and experiences that aren’t neatly wrapped up in a box
Or summed up in that Instagram pic of that young sun kissed blonde woman and her boyfriend taking a shower on the back of their one hundred thousand dollar Sprinter Van.
Even more let’s not forget the golden sunset on gorgeous beaches and fantastic vegan meal spreads.
But the movie gets the sense of freedom right.
In conclusion Nomadland is not every nomad’s experience.
My truck is heated.
Pan frying steaks is my specialty. Obviously I eat meat. Not soup out of a can.
I don’t use a bucket.
This nomad gets along just fine in truck stops.
Diesel #2 is pretty awesome fuel.
Finally mobile workers and a nomad lifestyle may be the coming thing for many reasons.
If you’re considering it don’t let the movie scare you away.
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First of all I am so excited to be back on the road and answer the call. Life is short. When passion calls. Answer! Details in Answer-The-Call-Bob Davis Podcast 991.
Secondly I travel back roads unless there’s an emergency.
Therefore in Answer-The-Call-Bob Davis Podcast 991 I also review amazing highways. This time I’ll look at some two lane options between western Virginia and south central Kentucky.
I mention this experience to clarify some key conclusions in this podcast.
Certainly I don’t plan on belaboring this topic in coming podcasts.
Above all I’ve been in Virginia for three months dealing with family stuff.
As a result I was chafing at the bit to get back on the road.
In addition the idea of following your passion feels very strong for me these days.
Even more when your passion calls, answer the call.
In the same vein life feels like a long experience.
Sometimes we wonder why we do anything at all. Especially when we aren’t vibing with it.
And of course we all have to do things we don’t want to do.
But I’m here to endorse the idea that doing something we don’t want to do for very long is not a good idea.
Furthermore we don’t how long we have to create on this plane.
Finally I am super Geeked about getting back out here.
Learn From The Road. A million things to talk about and a million more things to see and learn from.
So, more podcasts in the near future and more from the road.
Finally the plan is to head west with some visits here and there.
In conclusion following our passion isn’t without its ups and downs.
However answering the call really does smooth out the good and bad days.
Here’s to the sunny days, warm sun, and open road. And the Blue Ridge Parkway!
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