Life is an amazing journey. Here we share our experiences on the open road. Come along for the ride.
Engine Installed
As of Sunday, July 27, the rebuilt engine is finally back where it belongs—under the hood! This is a huge milestone and a major step forward for the van. But of course, in true vanlife fashion, there’s a catch: we’re once again delayed, this time due to missing parts.
Frustration Setting In
It’s been 135 days since the van broke down. That’s four and a half months, over 19 weeks, 3,240 hours… but who’s counting? Me. I’m counting—and honestly, I’m starting to get frustrated.
Life is a Roller Coaster
Life is a roller coaster, isn’t it? Full of ups and downs, twists and turns – but they eventually return to the station and riders can get off. However, my life feels like it is stuck on the track going round and round – with a lot more dips lately. I want to start off by saying, I am putting my pride to the side and asking for help. I had to get a food box this week. Something, I had hoped I would never have to do again.
I have been unemployed over six months now. It has been over half-year since I have had any meaningful work.
Embracing the Journey
It's been a couple of weeks since my last update, and I'm thrilled to share the latest adventures and musings from the road. Life has been a delightful mix of relaxation and responsibilities - with Ruby and I making the most of some fantastic campground deals and a few unexpected twists…