Vanlife Log, day 20. We had been in and out of poor service for the last few hours. I always check reviews on Yelp, prior to patroning any new establishment. But, we needed coffee and this place looked like it would do the job. Luckily, that was a good bet. The Alpine Coffee Cabin…
Vanlife Log: Park City Tacos
Vanlife Log, day 19. Leaving the warm open lands of western Colorado, we moved toward more snow covered terrain. The sun had set, and baby was ready to be free of her car seat. It was time to refuel and make a few travel decisions. We made a pit stop for some Park City tacos….
Vanlife Log: Off-Grid West Colorado Blueberries
Vanlife Log, day 18. Off-grid in the Adobes of way west Colorado, snow is on hills in the distance, but rarely sticks to the ground here. Sun shines, and warms you up by mid morning. The air is still, and the only sounds are those of your own foot steps. West Colorado is a good…
Simple Orange Zest Biscuits with Honey Butter
Spring is here, and bringing with it many rainy mornings. These are the most perfect of all mornings for baking something warm and delicious. We are visiting family, which gives me access to an oven. While traveling in the van, I really miss baking. When an opportunity for baking arises, I take it. This morning,…
Vanlife Log: World’s Largest Hot Springs Pool
Vanlife Log, day 16. Steam rises above the huge outdoor pools. People sit, and wade sporadically around the warm waters. Snow covered mountains make up the back drop in this beautiful Colorado experience. This was an epic view to take in as we soaked in the natural healing waters of these mineral springs. Glenwood Hot Springs…
Vanlife Log : MPH vs KPH Calculation
Vanlife Log, day 14. It’s 10 pm, the road is dark, and I’m tired. Baby is sleeping, so we are trying to make up some road time. This route has taken us uphill for what feels like forever. The van is moving at a creepingly slow speed, due to how much gear we have it…
Vanlife Log: KOA Night Time Check-in and Burgers
Vanlife Log, day 12. Since our near stranded escapade of the van not starting, we decided to move down to a lower elevation. It was still cold, but we are talking 20 degrees cold, not zero degrees. It almost felt warm. Almost. Living the Van Life in the cold is proving to be more challenging…
How to always get FREE Late Check-Out
I may throw $20 on black, once in a blue moon if we are in a casino. Although, I wouldn’t claim any valuable knowledge of gambling. However, if you do join a casino’s Players Club, and spend some time gambling, you may end up with a few free things. Our friend’s family dabbles in some…
Vanlife Log: Freshen Up on Road Trips
Vanlife Log, day 9. After driving long hours into the night, we woke up at another Truck Stop. We were in another unmemorable town. I bundled up, stepped out of the van into slushy ice, and shuffled myself to the restroom. My purse stocked full of the standard tools needed to freshen up on road…
Vanlife Log: Broke Down Sprinter in Winter
Vanlife Log, day 8. The Van didn’t start for three days. We’ve had some minor trouble with starting the van in the past, but never for longer than a day. Being broke down in the snowy weather of Colorado winter is a different kind of trouble. This is the most cold I have ever experienced….