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This is an old expression which has lost much of its meaning upon us today. Back in the old days (I mean ancient history old) city infrastructure didn't exist. There were no sewers, no running water, only basic roads and few places to stay. No hotels, no restaurants, no Walmart. Long stretches of dirt, gravel and stone were worn down by frequent travel from wagons and animals to form “roads” or “highways.” Travel was slow and difficult much of the time. It took weeks, even months to get anywhere. In addition, you had to bring all the supplies you need with you, it being unlikely to find supplies along the way. Some of these roads would twist around close to an oasis to provide water and basic shelter from sun and wind. Walking or riding in a wagon for miles, weeks to months at a time. This was the normal mode of travel. In American history think of the “westward movement” when wagon trains were formed and families would leave Kansas City, cross the Mississippi river arriving in California. Records tell us this road from start to finish took four months. And this was as late as the 1870’s!

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