My car needs a bath

  DURANGO - After four months on the road, I am home.
  That's the good news. The bad news is there are things to put away and things to clean. Like my Nissan Frontier, which has not been to the car wash since June. Or was it May? (See accompanying photo taken at trip's end.)
  Although I had an awesome time, with many adventures, it's great to be back.
  For those of you who read my blogs, thanks for tuning in. The last Herald column on my Summer Detour will appear in the Sept. 20 paper. May you all get the opportunity to chase your own grand adventures.

Still getting ready

Monday night. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.
Stuff is scattered around the house - outdoors gear in the garage, inflated mattress in the living room, clothes and camera and packs in another room. It'll all come together tomorrow morning. Somehow.
First stop, Chaco Canyon. Looks like I'm really doing this.

Getting It Dialed In

It's Wednesday, and in six days the trip begins. Remain calm.