Raindrops ting on the metal roof of the van, playing a natural symphony of beauty and surprise. Everyone has drifted asleep by the warmth of our cozy wood burning Dickinson Marine fireplace. Camping in the rain has brought us a welcomed moment of idle time.
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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…
DIY Simple Camper Carpet Kit for under $50
Here it is! The simple DIY carpet kit that took 2 people and a dog, on the road, for 67 days, from Texas to California to Oregon, and back. You think you don’t need a bed when you’re road tripping? Well, you do. Not only does this make it extremely easy to rest just about…
New Camping Towel day!
Apparently, a camping towel, is a hot commodity at campground laundry mats. I made this discovery last week during a routine laundry adventure. We’ve been traveling with 3 adult size towels since Christmas, and someone decided that those 3, would be a nice addition to their private collection. How flattering that my 2 Target specials,…
Vanlife, moving to the beach!
Vagabonding. There is never a plan per say, but you know when it’s time to move on, and that time is now, so “To the Beach!” Beach camping with baby, dog, and a half built van full of boxes, baby gear, parts, wood, 40″ TV and a vacuum the husband won from work (thanks guys,…
San Simeon campground and Hearst Castle
San Simeon State Park is located 35 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1, and about 5 miles south of the historic Hearst Castle. If you’re in for a road trip, this is a great little piece of history to check out, just 4 hours from San Francisco or Los Angeles. A variety of…