Author: avishkar
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Day 17: Road tripping in the time of COVID
So it turned out that my cold was not to stress from Jag’s driving but instead COVID. In fact, we all got sick with COVID in 24 hours, which isn’t surprising since we were all cozy in a sedan on the road trip. Even though we wore our masks in crowded places, those around us…
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Day 4 & 5: A Hidden Gem – Sylva, NC
Sylva was a wonderful surprise for us. We stayed at a farmhouse from 1909 in the valley surrounded by dense forests. There was a stream nearby, and you could hear the water rush over the rocks, but that was the only thing rushing in this place. Occasionally a bird chirped. The sun was bright, and…
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Day 2: Pirates of St Augustine
St Augustine is the second oldest European-established settlement in the USA. It was founded in 1565 by the Spanish, repeatedly plundered by pirates (Sir Francis Drake, Robert Searle), a haven for the British loyalists during the American Revolutionary War and joined the Confederates during the American Civil War. Henry Flagler built a lot of prominent…
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Day 1: So long Florida!
Living in South Florida for the last few years has been a memorable experience and a personal revelation. We have decided to change our status from resident to tourist as we head out on an epic road trip across the USA. Joining me on the road will be my wife Jag, as well as our…
Misras On The Road 