Yesterday... I went to the Ivanpah Dry Lake Recreation area at the Nevada/California State Line...
Once on it, I drove for about 5 miles along its edge leaving the sounds of civilization behind me.
After getting out of the car and walking out into the flats of the scrub brush I stopped and looked back at the Highway which was about 3 miles away across the dry lake bed. I watched the line of cars lead up and over hills leading into California now moving silently up and away.
Only a few minutes before I had been one of those thousands trudging down the road, trapped among the honks and clanks, caught up in our maddening world of having to get somewhere before it's to late....
But now I was all alone, if nothing but for a little while. And ya know what... It was nice...
It was only then did I realize that there was nothing to be heard. There was no wind blowing, nothing stirring... no sound... none...Total silence..
I stood there for a few minutes and tried to hear something... Nothing... how odd... It was like the desert was saying... "Nope... Don't need it." and I've got to admit that there for just a few minutes... it was enjoyable......
Now don't get me wrong. I love our world, our people, our country. I love being part of it.. But... every now and then..... I just think everyone should have a little alone time...
So. if ya don't hear from me, don't worry... I'm still here... I just snuck away for a little bit...
johnny
