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In light of my last post on being interrogated by the cops, I would like to show you the type of high we pursue as much as possible – the literal high…elevation wise. Sorry cops, but this ain’t a crime! Cheers to our first backcountry …

“We need to ask: who am I, if I am not a mother, daughter, lover, friend, employee, partner, teacher or boss…who am I if I am just I?” – Donna Henes Titles. Expectations. Stereotypes. Van life has had it’s challenges; they have been more than …

“The idea of wilderness needs no defence, it only needs defenders” – Edward Abbey “Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.” – Edward Abbey    

Taking pleasure in the simple, constant, blessed things these days. I know it doesn’t take living in a camper van to focus and simplify, but it has been incredibly clarifying for me so far. Of course it’s had it’s challenges, but overall, it’s been refreshing. …

This is what I’m working with these days. It’s minimal. It’s miles away from being convenient. That’s my closet on the left. Well…it’s OUR closet, but I believe I left room for Dan to hang 4 shirts, so it’s more or less mine. It’s amazing …

“And I would be so happy…just to call it my home…to call it my roots.” – Carmanah Band Feeling blessed driving to work in my house with this smiling friend…

Well, we’re not the only ones…and apparently our van is boring. This one who pulled up beside us this morning at U-Vic has multi-coloured panels, hola dancers on the dash, and (get this) MOSS growing above the windows. Now that is a legit VW van… …

“Desire for material things is endless; man is never satisfied completely, and pursues one goal after another. Outward longings drive us from the Eden within.” – Yogananda He’s always a delight to serve…someone I look forward to seeing. The brightest, most genuine smile I have …

Happy first day of living nowhere! It’s not all rainbows and butterflies…more like pouring rain and soggy dogs. On a positive note, we enjoyed this delicious van breakfast this morning…  

No one has been asking, but for the sake of some of you who might be wondering… No, Dan and I have not turned into pot-smoking, dumpster diving dirt-bags. Not that either smoking pot or dumpster diving makes you a dirt bag…absolutely not! While we …

“God plants his saints sometimes in unexpected soil, lest we think we may reduce Him to a rule!” – Paramahansa Yoganandya   We are preparing to roll with it…to embrace the unknown. 6 more days until we move out of our apartment and into new …

  “People they come together. People they fall apart. No one can stop us now. We are all made of stars.” – Moby  

Why van life? Let me count the ways! “Van life empowers us to find our flow of planning and spontaneity, movement and stillness, togetherness and solitude, work and play, doing and being, effort and ease, and heart and mind.” – Emily, from “Where’s My Office …

It is with light, happy, and grateful hearts that we can share that we have sold our Honda Fit! We are finally free of the stress, and free of the financial burden of owning two vehicles. What a relief! We had been trying to sell …

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance” – Alan Watts Change will awaken you, so just let go and leap into it. If something feels right, make it happen. Change oftentimes …

Rainy Saturday…calls for crafting! Say hello to my homemade dreamcatcher for Hobo! Can’t wait to hang it on the dash. Now I can sleep soundly in the van, free of nightmares and restless sleep. And let’s be honest… A van named Hobo could use a …

It’s Thanksgiving weekend, and we are working on Hobo, the van – or more accurately, Dan is working. At some point, I would like to get Dan to write a post on all the modifications he’s been working on. He’s proven to be a real …

“God created the cedar to store cosmic energy…” – Anastasia, Vladimir Megre Ever find yourself drawn to a particular book or story, and you just can’t get enough of it? Sometimes it’s not even your usual type of story, or its a completely new and …

Preparing to live in a van has had it’s challenges. I’m not just talking about the modifications – and there are plenty of those! – but also preparing mentally and maybe even emotionally. Our van is beyond awesome…don’t get me wrong. It has a fridge, …

Loving to live…living to love. What’s the difference? Turn your face and heart towards life and say “yes.” I chose love.

Slow down. Just a notch if that’s all you can muster. You’ll get better at it. No sense in hurrying at slowing down. Wait and see…time will bring change. But don’t focus on time – on some distant future where you’ll be a master of …

I would like to share openly and honestly about what our intentions are with our new-for-us 1989 Westfalia Vanagon. That’s just the kind of person I am! Full of honest, open, sharing! Sure, it’s fun to have an old camper van to whip out on …