Driving at Dawn
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I had occasion to drive part of Kansas highway 400 during the early morning hours, Tuesday. I love driving at this time, starting out in the dark and seeing the stars in the Flint Hills. I usually see a meteor or two. Shortly after dawn, I stopped at the rest stop near Beaumont.
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Off to the southeast, highway 400 snakes across the hills.
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To the south, cattle graze under windmills.
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And now, some clouds.
I'd previously photographed a nice bit of erosion here.
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Sunrise after an all-night drive is one of my favorite sights. The prettiest I've ever experienced was in November 2006 near McLean, Texas. I was on a mission to help resuscitate the Vega Motel, which had been out of commission for many months. After five hours or so on the road, I was ready for a break, so -- between sips of vending-machine cocoa -- the Rebel and I watched the sun rise over those crazy picnic shelters at the Texas-themed rest area near Del Trew's ranch.
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