As midnight approaches on February 21, 2025, Daniel Brock finds himself nestled in the serene heights of the Appalachian foothills, perched at an altitude of 1,084 feet. His current position, at latitude 35.7221 and longitude -81.3625, places him approximately 5 miles southwest of the charming town of Morganton, North Carolina. The quiet of the night envelops him, and there’s a stillness in the air as he pauses in his journey, clocking a speed of 0 mph. With no recent messages to share, one can only imagine what thoughts might be swirling in his mind as he takes in the expansive views around him. For a closer look at Daniel's surroundings, you can check out the map visualization [here](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=35.72213172912598,-81.36249303817749&zoom=13&size=600x300&maptype=terrain&markers=color:red%7C35.72213172912598,-81.36249303817749&key=AIzaSyCYAUlOyd8PRZ5u4YE2J2-VRCbWF9EXHO4).