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The final stretch. 36 hours from New Mexico to State College.

Lots of hail damage on the roof and hood, cracks in the windshield. Phone date with enterprise tomorrow.

The most intense hail storm I’ve ever been in. Brought the freeway to a stop, thought the windows might shatter.

Through New Mexico today

Last night was the cheapest motel of the trip; $11 each. It was next to the train tracks, had a bathroom that frequently locked people inside, and an outlet that exploded.