Tag Archives: The system

Salton Sea follies

Posted on Wednesday, 2023-Apr-12th by ralph

For the first time in my nomad life, I was going to be caravanning with a group to our next destination. Up until now, I had always joined a group in progress, or had people come to a spot I’d … Continue reading →

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Yuma eats, suburbs and a little RV repair

Posted on Monday, 2023-Feb-20th by ralph

My visit to Yuma ended up being a two week stay. As this was my “destination” for my travels south in the USA this time, I felt I should make the most of it. I walked around the Fortuna suburbs, … Continue reading →

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Solitude between the people and the aqueduct

Posted on Tuesday, 2023-Jan-17th by ralph

I decided for my second week in the desert that I would check out a new area, but nothing too far away from Bouse, where I had some vague plans to camp with Carolyn and friends over the Christmas holidays. … Continue reading →

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At the northern end of the warm zone

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Dec-15th by ralph

I left my abandoned campground, expecting that as I headed further south there would be less snow and warmer weather. That was not true, the weather stayed about the same temperature, and the snow cover got heavier as I approached … Continue reading →

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Plan B implemented

Posted on Monday, 2022-Dec-12th by ralph

I awake at 5am in the dark. Might as well check the weather forecast and see how much snow is coming. The forecast has become much more bleak, in fact there is a snowfall warning out now. I lay in … Continue reading →

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Thompson Falls googles fail

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-16th by ralph

The day had come for my first time crossing into the United States of America by vehicle. While I have done the trip a couple of times flying, I’m still a newbie when it comes to travelling to the USA. … Continue reading →

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First boondocking with a history bonus

Posted on Tuesday, 2022-Jan-4th by ralph

My original plan had been to head out to one of the recreation sites in the Port McNeill area. But the roads remained icy for days following the snow – including adding a bit more ice with rain falling in … Continue reading →

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Sayward looking for tourists

Posted on Tuesday, 2021-Dec-21st by ralph

I picked Sayward for my next glamping spot (full hookups) because it was in a good location for driving to several possible destinations beyond, and it was cheap. I wasn’t really expecting much in terms of sights to see or … Continue reading →

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How did I end up setting up camp in the dark?

Posted on Tuesday, 2021-Nov-16th by ralph

I had not planned much for getting onto Vancouver Island. I figured I didn’t have much of a schedule other than ‘arrive at campsite before dark’. There would be no need to reserve a ferry spot, ferries don’t fill up … Continue reading →

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RV-less in Phoenix for a night

Posted on Monday, 2020-Mar-30th by ralph

I have left my RV behind, walking down the sidewalk with my luggage in tow. It is a warm afternoon and I am starting to sweat a bit with the exertion. My plan was to hit the Motel 6 at … Continue reading →

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