We left Arizona bound for cooler climates. Anywhere north that would offer us a reprieve from the heat, with unknown destinations in mind. Ultimately we hope to get to Canada for a while. So we finished the tasks on the van and loaded her up with three dogs, two adults and a teenaged boy! It … More Lets get out of the heat of Arizona…..
In May, 2016 we packed up the van and headed to Kino Bay for a few weeks. Bahia de Kino is located about 5 hours South of the US border crossing in Nogales, Arizona. It is one hour from the capital of the state of Sonora, Mexico- Hermosillo. We lived in this community back … More A few weeks in Mexico–
What have we been up to since we returned from Australia? A lot and not so much….. depending on how you look at it. Read on for a general update on some van changes, short trips, family business and more. Taking care of family business meant selling off a lifetime collection of VW parts (nearly … More Family business and a few trips
(I know that a few of you are waiting Installing the shiny new crate motor in the van was an interesting process. The obvious task was the work to be done with removal of the old engine. But there were also parts to be transferred or installed on the new engine. And waiting for Arizona … More Engine installation final steps-
While we are parked at home base, we have had the opportunity to host a few different van-visitors! This yard offers plenty of parking space, a small, well-equipped workshop, a fenced dog-yard and plenty of nearby tourist attractions.
After a few days of tourist fun in Halifax, we were ready to get out of the city. Our first stop was a community lobster supper at St. Anne’s Church. This was a fun event that included a book sale, a sucker draw, a ticket pull, a tag sale and baked goods in addition to … More Hanging out in Nova Scotia
We have been on the road for 257 days. This map shows the route and a pin drop at each overnight location. Using the program “pocket map” Mike is able to log our travels and write a passage about each day’s events. This moving diary is a fun reflection on the places, events and people. … More 257 days on the road!
Back in 2010 we were in the same position as many Vanagon owners. We had begun to experience issues with the stock rebuild and were looking for something more reliable. We loved our van, but just wanted to be able to get up a hill and travel a decent distance between overheating, coolant tank dances, … More Motor story; Bostig. A post by Mike!
Somehow we ended up with three bikes on board. Since the dogs refuse to ride a bike, we had one to get rid of. We have hauled it since Jacksonville looking for the right person to gift it to. Near Bowling Green Kentucky we noticed a man walking with a bag in his hands near … More Giving away a bike.