We traveled to Fort Collins Colorado, to Whidbey island, and to Carmel, CA, to visit family. In those trips we took 19 forms of transportation (jets, shuttles, rental cars, busses, ferries, pickup/camper, etc.). I felt like a little kid keeping track.
We returned to an empty camper. So for the past three days we have re-provisioned ourselves for our anticipated one-month trip into Death Valley. We won't be there for a few weeks, though, as we are making stops at Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave Preserve on the way. Cans of food, cans of drinks, propane, water, gasoline, etc. It takes more time than one would think, but in actuality we have to be prepared with an entire month's worth of supplies. It's fun.
We carried from Whidbey Island to Carmel, CA to here a large canvas bag full of poop bags. There is another term for them, but that's what we call them. They are actually pretty cool, if you are into that kind of thing. They contain an enzyme that breaks down waste to be environmentally acceptable. We plan to be hiking and camping in places without bathrooms, so we need something. Vicky is OK digging a hole in the ground, but not me--I'm a refined and civilized gentleman. I prefer a plastic bag.
Vicky is no prissy city girl. That's for sure.
Her loo.
So starts Road Trip 3.1. The California desert leg. We are excited.
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Dan,
ReplyDeleteSo great to hear about your adventures. But an electric wine opener?? I had not taken you for a man who would prefer an electric wine opener....
Guess who I just got off the phone with? Dr. Shona Vas....and since I told her we had reconnected again, I had to forward your blog to her, which I have now done. So hopefully she'll be snooping around here, too, to see what our former mentor (well, actually, given your lifestyle, I'll have to say current guru) is up to.