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Category: overland

Repairing a leaf spring

June 2, 2023

  We made it across the international border between Argentina and Chile just before sunset. It was a long windy wait, but this cliffside campsite was awaiting us. We spent a windy, yet peaceful night there.  Overlooking the ocean was fantastic. And in the night the full moon peeked through the clouds offering us a … More Repairing a leaf spring

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A fighter jet, broken steel and windy roads!

April 25, 2023

  After the fun flavors of a Welsh tea room the scenery really began to change.  We found ourselves on long, boring stretches of highway, with seldom another vehicle. But what we did see plenty of were Nandu and Guanaco. Check out these photos. (I apologize for the blurriness, it is either distance or blowing … More A fighter jet, broken steel and windy roads!

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Underwater dreams and Mennonites speaking Spanish!

April 14, 2023

The end of the calendar year is closing in on us, and we found ourselves in nearly the center of Argentina! I suspect that not many travelers go this way, as there are few support services. But using the iOverlander app and some navigational logic we were able to find two very interesting spots to … More Underwater dreams and Mennonites speaking Spanish!

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America and Lincoln, Argentina

April 6, 2023

After a brief run through the edge of Uruguay we were back in Argentina to have a peaceful new year.  We just have a few days left with our Korean/Latino son, Myungsu and we want to make the best of them. Swimming, nature and a big city for the fun. Our campsite offered open grassy … More America and Lincoln, Argentina

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Argentina- adding the flag and winning the cup!

March 25, 2023

We entered Argentina at a tiny border crossing, off of a ferry boat. After a full day of heat, travel and paperwork we were ready to relax. We found a quiet riverside campsite and had some delicious deserts. Then we found more mission ruins! These Jesuit missions were created before the present country boundaries and … More Argentina- adding the flag and winning the cup!

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Brazil to Paraguay with a friend!

March 18, 2023

In the last post we shared some photos and videos of Iguazu Falls, Brazil. It was a beautiful day. Then we returned to our grassy, tree-shrouded campsite to await the arrival of our friend. Mike used this time to change the front brakes on the truck.  Mechanical work in a campground always draws a crowd. … More Brazil to Paraguay with a friend!

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Iguazu Falls- one of the wonders of the world!

March 13, 2023

  We arrived to the city of Foz do Iguacu, Brazil in the middle of a heat wave. I think I mentioned the heat and humidity that we were experiencing in the last post. But it was stifling in this town! We looked at several campsites around town, and settled on a grassy, treed camping … More Iguazu Falls- one of the wonders of the world!

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The Journey Begins Again

February 11, 2023

We finally got everything cleaned up and packed up in the camper and truck. But the truly hard part was saying goodbye to our farm-family. These folks mean so much to us and took such great care of us.  But we have a journey to complete here in South America. Leaving Dois Irmaos meant that … More The Journey Begins Again

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Returning to South America

February 2, 2023

  The changes in the world and the limits of tourist visa renewal in Brazil had sent us back to the USA.  We arrived in the USA in March of 2021 and traveled, visited friends, loved on precious grandbabies, bought land, bought and sold rigs and longed for our life on the road. But now … More Returning to South America

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What is a Pie Town Playground?

January 14, 2023

Remember when we were house sitting in New Mexico? We shared a photo of a huge radio dish that appeared to be on top of our camper. That photo was taken near a geocache in Pie Town, New Mexico. Pie Town, New Mexico has been on Geneva’s mind for many, many years. She used to … More What is a Pie Town Playground?

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