Life is an amazing journey. Here we share our experiences on the open road. Come along for the ride.

Back in San Diego
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Back in San Diego

It’s been a wild ride this week—amazing in moments, but honestly, pretty discouraging overall.

For months, I’ve been told that the van would be ready for pickup on June 20th. So I made the call: sold the RV, rented a box truck, packed everything I’d need, and made the 1,000-mile drive from Southern Oregon—where Ruby and I spent most of the winter and spring—back down to San Diego.

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Van Life Update
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Van Life Update

Last time, Georgia (the van) wouldn't start, leaving us stranded in San Diego. After a week of waiting for a dealership, I found a local shop that let me stay on-site while they worked on the van, thanks to a recommendation from another nomad. With Collin's help, I moved the van to a nearby spot, and the next day, we were towed to the mechanic.

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Visiting Belmont
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Visiting Belmont

With all the chaos going on right now, we decided to have a little bit of fun it went down to Belmont Park and Mission Beach for sunset. Ruby loved watching the amusement park rides. And the bubbles was a great treat.

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Stranded in Paradise
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Stranded in Paradise

Hi, friends! As you likely know, Ruby and I have been loving life on the road as full-time van lifers, and we recently made it to beautiful San Diego. Unfortunately, we hit a bit of a snag—our van has developed some mechanical issues. With the holiday, it’ll be a few days before we can get it into the shop.

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