We left Huntsville on April 1, six weeks later we are in Lone Pine, CA. What a wonderful trip this has been! We bought solar panels in Tucson a few weeks ago and have been off the grid for over a week now. Freedom! Finding a hot shower takes some asking around. Swimming pools and hostels have been a godsend.
It's been amazing. We've had crappy campsites for $30/night (Carlsbad, NM) and jaw-dropping awesome ones (Lone Pine, CA) for $2.50/night. We've met people who have sold their homes, bought a RV, and are seeing the country. We've met a retired Avalanche Survivor Trainer who gave us loads of good camping site recommendations.
As we travel through small towns and landmarks, I read from Wikipedia the interesting facts. Sometimes we stop; sometimes we don't. There's just too much to see.
The weather has ranged from 100+ in Tucson to 40s in Lone Pine at night. The wind is the biggest surprise. The sun feels so warm but the northerly wind at 20 mph chills you to the bone. We felt sleet in the higher elevations of Death Valley. Our teardrop is always warm and cozy. Or cool when it's hot.
We've cooked most of our meals, but sometimes it's just too windy to cook so we try the local cafes. Mostly the local food has been wonderful. Lesson learned- California Texas BBQ is not so great.
I don't think we've ever spent this much time outside.
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