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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 7: An Ode to Winding Roads and Rising Cortisol
Our yesterday’s abode was an old cottage nicely tucked in within a quaint village of Fairfield, PA. The drive was nothing short of exciting with its meandering streets complete with their own knolls and vales. The kids enjoyed it immensely. At one point as I took a sharp turn, they screamed out in excitement, while…
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Day 6: Deep into caverns old at Luray Cavern, VA
Today, we drove from Roanoke, VA, to Fairfield, PA. Along the way, we stopped at Luray Caverns. Luray Caverns are underground caves carved by water and are estimated to be 450 million years old. They were discovered in 1878 and are made of carbon dioxide mixed with water that erodes minerals in the stone. As…
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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: Podcast on the road – Dopamine
On June 8th, the Misras went from being residents of the United States to full-time tourists. As a result, we have embarked on an epic road trip across the US. In the coming days, we will endeavor to pen down our experiences, conversations, and feelings while visiting various towns and cities across the US in…
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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 