Now, I'm not really one for planning in advance Dear Listener. So, I ended up getting stranded in Washington D.C. during this trip to the States - my big American Adventure, first time back in 2 years - and ended up driving from the Nation's Capital down to Orlando, Florida.
A place I've never been.
New Experience.
Interesting - will tell all in the next Podcast.
But here's the thing - was happy to escape the London Fog and did not mind driving to Florida and its beautiful coast - as seen in the photos above and below of the Sun rising on New Smyrna Beach.
Had a great meal at Boston's Fish House in New Smyrna - again I'll tell all in the upcoming Podcast.
But didn't really check the weather reports for New Mexico - the next stop in my travels.
Oh, sure - had heard about the snow storm - the blizzard - the unprecedented dumping of white feathery powder all over Denver - but didn't think it'd hit Albuquerque.
See these folks sleeping above?
That was me for 2 days in the fabulous El Paso International Airport.
Stranded.
Had no choice but record a podcast to commemorate the event - had to wake some people up. Sorry Wayne for not being able to do the show with you this week but am sure you understand.
Anyway - finally made it to New Mex. It's a friggin' Winter Wonderland!
These are some photos of my little plot here in the mountains.
It's colder than it looks.
I'll edit the Podcast over the next week or so and upload it so all can share vicariously in my misery. In the meantime I leave you with another photo of the beautiful sunrise at New Smyrna. Take care everybody and hope you all have a great new year.
I wonder if they named the beach after Smyrna, Georgia?
"New Smyrna" would be a huge improvement over Georgia's Smyrna, what with the beach and all. Though I bet "New Smyrna" never produced the likes of a Julia Roberts...
Posted by: Phil | January 02, 2007 at 07:41 PM
It's worth going to just to have the 'Captain's Platter' at Boston's Fish House.
Posted by: Jett Loe | January 02, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Enjoy yourself, Jett - looks wonderful. :-)
Posted by: Carrie | January 02, 2007 at 08:29 PM
I've walked some of that New Mexico landscape, winter and summer. You're in for a dusting this month.
My poor Juice podcatcher is bursting because something at LTA is forcing it to download everything since episode #1. I've had to unsubscribe to the feed as a result.
Posted by: Bernie Goldbach | January 03, 2007 at 12:19 AM
*Sniff* Just over them thar hills is my hometown. Now you've gone and made me all homesick, Jett.
Posted by: Wayne | January 03, 2007 at 05:20 AM
From someone else that has been stuck in an airport for more than 24 hours, I feel your pain.
I hope you are home safe and sound, and I look forward to hearing your adventures in the airport.
Posted by: Suzanne Hartwick | January 03, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Beautiful pictures, Jett. I hope those boots you picked up are 'all weather'. By the way, can you hear the mysterious hum?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taos_hum
Be sure to make a snowman and a snow angel and a snow fort and throw snowballs and slide down a hill at breakneck speed and get cold and wet and then sit by the fire and drink hot chocolate. In other words, have fun!
Posted by: Jama | January 03, 2007 at 07:52 AM
incredible photographs
Posted by: Julie Bergman | January 03, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Sorry to hear about the problems you've had Bernie - as to why that would happen now = have no idea - if there are any rss/xml/feed experts out there feel free to email me at [email protected]
+ Yes, Wayne - this area misses you too - might have to drive into Colorado to get a taste of the 'Wayne Vibe'.
+ Thanks Julie for the compliment and I'll have a listen for the hum, Jama!
Posted by: Jett Loe | January 03, 2007 at 01:45 PM
It is the will of Letter to America, Bernie.
Thy podcatcher shall have no other podcasts before thee.
Amen.
Posted by: Phil | January 03, 2007 at 04:23 PM
Well, The Great Sand Dunes aren't far from you and you could visit the U.F.O. viewing platform while you're at it.
(And could you bring me back some decent enchilada sauce?)
Posted by: Wayne | January 04, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Happy New Year from Yorkshire. ALl the best for 2007 Jett. Keith
Posted by: Keith | January 04, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Are you passing thru LA anytime on your journeys, Jett?
Posted by: Fixer | January 05, 2007 at 02:45 PM
And Happy New Year to you too Keith,
+ alas not this trip Mr. Fixer but will keep ya posted next time in the area - perhaps I can podcast from your couch!
Posted by: Jett Loe | January 05, 2007 at 06:13 PM
Hey Jett, I hope you are enjoying the Big Sky country.
I also want to shamelessly plug my new web site.
http://brian223.wordpress.com
Posted by: Brianf | January 10, 2007 at 02:35 PM