Vans

There is a book that I really like. It is 101 Things to do before you die, by Richard Horne. One of the things to do is "live in a van". Somehow, that one really caught my attention, and I REALLY want to do it - just travel around with one other person (and maybe a big furry dog), live simply, meet people, see beautiful places, eat good food and live day-to-day, without a plan. Ever since this idea started brewing in my head, I am apt to notice "good" (meaning somewhat suitable) vans in which to carry out the plan. Sometimes these vehicles are not really vans, but well-accessorized trucks. (I have ideas about how to outfit my own truck for this purpose, too). Sometimes they are pull-along campers. Mostly, though, they are vans. This weekend, I got pictures of two such "dream vehicles". Neither is perfect, but I thought I might put together a bunch of pictures and eventually have the perfect one.

Zarek in front of the pull-along camper.

Talal inside the pull-along camper. It has a double bed, a small kitchen and a bathroom.

You can't see it from the pic too well, but this one looked like it was quite nicely fitted in the inside. I saw one in Custer, SD, this summer that was an old VW. It was PERFECT. small, cozy, funky, orderly. a bed, handmade blankets, a bookcase, crates of food, and a small refrigerator. what's not to love?