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Cell phone replacement not cool

Posted on Tuesday, 2024-Aug-13th by ralph

As a nomad, my Pixel 6 Pro cell phone is one of the most important items in my life. It is my connection to the outside world, my entertainment, my research tool, my goto camera, my flashlight, my radio, among … Continue reading →

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Grass roots campaigning in Texas

Posted on Monday, 2024-May-13th by ralph

Texas so far had been good. Free camping at a nice park was great, the highways were good and the gas was cheap. This really should be Nirvana for RV travelers, at least if you can give up being out … Continue reading →

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So how was Baja?

Posted on Thursday, 2024-May-2nd by ralph

Before I get into my travels east to Texas, I thought I’d discuss what I think of Baja after having been there for six weeks. It’s definitely not enough time for me to be an expert on the area by … Continue reading →

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Deceptive abandoned campground

Posted on Monday, 2024-Mar-25th by ralph

Camping by a lava field had been great, but it was time to find some oceanside camping again. We were headed for Santa Rosalía, a former copper mining town that now is more focused on tourism. My research had told … Continue reading →

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Camping at the foot of a lava flow

Posted on Friday, 2024-Mar-8th by ralph

Our stay at San Ignacio was only a one night thing. The square is way too noisy for a restful sleep. Not to mention, being parked beside the main tourist attraction for more than one night would definitely be pushing … Continue reading →

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Breakdowns, king tides and an industrial feel

Posted on Wednesday, 2024-Feb-28th by ralph

Heading out of Bahia de los Angeles, we crossed the spine of Baja again, landing on the Pacific coast at Guerrero Negro. We went from sleepy fishing village to salt mining industrial feel town. It definitely seemed grungy after our … Continue reading →

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Magical small town vibes

Posted on Saturday, 2024-Feb-24th by ralph

We were heading south along highway 5, looking for our next great boondocking spot. The problem was that we had limited time there as a group. I had to be back in Texas of all places by early March. But … Continue reading →

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Plastic vs wood showdown

Posted on Thursday, 2024-Feb-1st by ralph

Instead of travel for a couple of months, I had home improvement projects at a friends plus a few side adventures in the area. If you want more of my travels, you’ll have to wait for the next post, or … Continue reading →

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Summer work

Posted on Sunday, 2023-Dec-17th by ralph

My journey through Southern Alberta took me back to Calgary for a few days, then up to Didsbury for an extended stay. I was going to be building a couple of sheds, upgrading a parking pad, and performing a few … Continue reading →

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Slab City frees mind at a cost

Posted on Wednesday, 2023-Apr-19th by ralph

Living in Slab City is free, like boondocking, in both senses. But like boondocking, it doesn’t quite fit in with regular society. The normal expectations and rules don’t apply here. Perhaps that is why we nomads all come to visit … Continue reading →

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