Greetings from Chattanooga, Tennessee. We arrived here late Thursday afternoon after three monster days of driving. In total we drove 25 hours in three days; lots of podcasts, sing-a-longs, and plenty of mispronunciations. ”Would you like anymore fried druit?” for example.
And here’s a brief insight into the kind of entertainment that I get to experience everyday:
Yes, Michelle did beat the sun. Yes, she did refer to herself as Meeshy.
Earlier this week, in New Mexico, we spent a night in Las Vegas – the real Las Vegas – with a friend we met in Nicaragua last winter. Aside from some home-made enchiladas that were so spicy, our eyebrows almost fell out, the highlight was easily a mid-evening dip into some natural hot-springs that sit off the side of a country-side highway, when it was a balmy 15 degrees outside. We then went to Santa Fe where we stayed with another friend who we also happened to meet in Nicaragua last year. She took us around to some of the beautiful sights in Santa Fe and made some of the most delicious tacos ever. Santa Fe was also the site of the karaoke rendition of “Living on a Prayer“; what it lacked in talent, it made up for in effort.
From Santa Fe, we drove to Fort Worth, Texas where we stayed with our super-talented and wonderful friends, Abbi + Geoff: Abbi is the founder and mastermind behind, “WORN” – handmade scarves by refugee women – check out their site here. And Geoff is in the band, Green River Ordinance, who is set to release an album at the end of the month. We’ve listened to it a few times now and it is awesome. GRO is also set to do a big nationwide tour this Spring so keep a look out. Abbi + Geoff are pretty much the best and even let us crash their Valentine’s Day.
After Fort Worth, we drove to Little Rock, AR where we stayed with some family friends of Michelle. They greeted us in true Southern style with rack after rack of ribs, macaroni and cheese, and homemade apple pie. All of the hospitality and generosity that has been extended to us, from friends new and old, has been beyond humbling.
Now, we’re here in Chattanooga for Fifty Nifty wedding #3 on Saturday. This morning we have an interview with a local newspaper and then we have a live spot on the noon-news. It’s super exciting and we’re so grateful for our stellar p.r. team of Tommy and Karen.
That’s all for now but know how much your support and encouragement is appreciated. Together we’re all making a huge difference in the lives of girls who have been trafficked in Honduras.
xoxoxo,
J+M
thus far…
miles driven: 8,201
cups of coffee consumed: 135
song of the week: M83 – Midnight City
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