re·sil·ience
noun
the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Looking good on the beach.
It became rapidly apparent that for Deb and Butch to be capable of getting out of their house in time for its closing date they were going to need help. A lot of help. So somehow a one week visit to help buy and outfit their RV was stretched. Just another "plan" pushed aside as the story of our life on the road develops.
Read MorePreparing to use our trusty tow-strap so we can be pulled up the remainder of the mountain.
I was scared. My mechanic’s brain was trying to calculate how hot our little brakes were getting because there was absolutely no trick in the book that was able to keep me from riding them. Within five minutes Jacqui and I announced to our passengers that this van was, by her own power at least, making a one way trip. This mountain was clearly steeper than anything Penny had proved she could drive up. Then it all went bad.
Read MoreOur hot spring was nestled into a crevice between two mountains. Hot steaming water was steadily pouring down the rocks into the pool. The moon and a single star could be seen in the narrow view the two mountains and lush vegetation afforded us, while a steady pink glow flushed the clouds from the setting sun. A haze of steam was rising from the water and surrounded us. Some might call it romantic.
Read MoreFor Jacqui and I the evil, imaginary metronome that represents time was ticking. Last year after the Dolphin crashed and we purchased the then-unnamed PennyWagon, we got ourselves a one year Mexican Car Insurance plan, and now that year is drawing to a close.
Read MoreAs we left Overlander Oasis Jacqui and I had nearly 4 months in Mexico under our belts this trip alone. The Guatemalan border is drawing close. The plan of a year long trip is showing itself to be ludicrous, if not impossible. That of course is assuming you'd like to see any of the two continents we'll be traveling from a vantage point other than behind the windshield.
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