As our December 1st departure has come and gone with our feet still firmly planted on Treasure Island, our pre-trip prep can only be described as arduous. In true followthewind fashion, crippling mechanical difficulties leave us stationary as usual. But that is a story that can wait at least a few paragraphs.
Read MoreDescend on Bend
Hole-In-The-Ground
This past weekend Jacqui and I loaded up the Van and drove nearly 500 miles to Bend, Oregon. The event was Descend on Bend, a Westfalia get together that we so rebelliously ascended upon.
Read MoreProjects, projects, projects!
With only 6 weeks left until departure, my to do list is steadily receiving check marks. But it was finally time for Jacqui and I to step up and buy some of the big ticket items we've been putting off.
Read More9 Weeks Left!
It's definitely been a while since Jacqui and I gave our poor little blog any attention, but the countdown is on! With just over 9 weeks left until we begin our journey south, it's time for an update on what's going on with us and our little Westy.
Read MoreBoston and Maine
A beautiful harbor in Camden, Maine
After two weeks back East visiting Jacqui's family, there's more than a little to talk about. Jacqui has a massive family which meant we had plenty of aunts, uncles, parents and cousin to visit.
Read MoreUnusual living Spaces
Westy in the warehouse.
Jacqui and I have been back in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than a month, and we've been getting an unusual viewpoint of a familiar place. Before leaving on our journey we were like any other people we pass on these streets today; working, paying bills, and trying to get ahead in this fast paced, expensive little place. Now we're back with a completely different mentality and set of goals.
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