Upon leaving Big Bend we made a stop in Del Rio, Texas. This cute little town is just across the river from the famous “Heard it on the X” radio station! Our hosts were great folks who we found on the website http://www.boondockerswelcome.com They offered us a cozy overnight, out of the howling Texas wind. If … More Austin, Texas
This park is reportedly larger than Rhode Island! However, with the free map and a few drives along the main routes, you quickly capture the layout and realize the opportunities that lay before you! Admission to the park allows a visitor to stay for 7 days. There is an additional fee for camping at the improved … More Big Bend National Park- Texas, USA
After a few days of spending too much time at the border, we were ready for some tourist attractions. This area does not disappoint! We used iOverlander www.ioverlander.com (great app for finding camping and other resources while on the road) to locate Pancho Villa State Park. This is the location of a battle that never … More New Mexico to Big Bend
We were able to wrap up business and pleasure in the Verde Valley within good time. The weather was amazing for us, while we were there which allowed us to get a lot of work done. This visit had some highs and lows, losses and gains along the scale of human relationships. Of special note … More Borders, borders, borders!
After the rough road to and from Aravaipa Canyon and the broken belt, we discovered something else. But it took a while. First we had to take a trip out to Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area for the night. This is a miniature version of the sand dunes near Yuma. And this one … More After “the adventure begins” solar power pulls us through!
The same week we move into the van full time, this comes out!! Wow! http://expeditionportal.com/slow-car-fast-house/
We hear that quite a bit these days. I am sure we will hear it more as these last 4 months FLY past! But we have been staying busy and having a little fun, too. For our 10th wedding anniversary we took a camping trip to Lake Powell and then went cruising around the … More “Are you guys getting excited?” And yes, but we are busy too!
For the followers that are gear heads and VW junkies, you will enjoy these posts. For those followers waiting for a travel blog- be patient please! The steps necessary to prepare for a trip like this are critical elements of our remaining time. I will keep some fun photos, events and updates coming. Your comments … More Vehicle preparations- ongoing