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A Mule at the Taco Bell Drive-Through: The Last Day of the Atlantic to Pacific Ride

Bernie Harberts pouring Atlantic Ocean water into the Pacific Ocean at the end of the Atlantic to Pacific mule ride, San Diego, California, 2005
Joining waters.

After thirteen months on the road, mornings start like this.

I draw the needle from inside my hat band, thread it with dental floss (waxed) and suture the newest rip in my britches’ seat. Then I tuck my shirt in with greatest care, making sure the tail reaches well south of the repair in case of floss failure. I’ve long given up underwear. I’m down to an extra blue shirt, two bandanas and a pair of socks, none… Continue reading →