Bliss Bus Adventures Year 3

On 3 August 2021 we left Erie, PA on a 6 week trip to CA that has yet to end. ResoNate sold his house today and we begin year 3 of adventures of traveling in Bliss. Read more

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Return to Nederland
August 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 77 °F
Back to Nederland for cell services and lunch. We were disappointed the vegan pizza place was closed, but found shitake, lionsmane noodles and double chocolate vegan brownie at the co-op. We also confirmed our participation at Unison Festival as space holders in the sound healing tent and figures out camping options.Read more
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Real Showers!
August 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 72 °F
iOverlander app listed coin operated hot water showers at Golden Gate Basecamp for only $1.25/7 minutes. It was a beautifully clean showers and it started at only $0.50 for 3 minutes but who can resist a longer shower when dirty from a week of camping!Read more
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Grocery stop
August 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 72 °F
We loaded back up on groceries for a few more days in the woods at Safeway in Idaho Springs. On the way we passed through Blackhawk and Central City which are cute towns with checking out better sometime.
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Overnight stop
August 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
It was nearly dark when we pulled into the campsite along a river in Empire, CO. We enjoyed pasta leftovers outside listening to the river. Despite being next to the road it was quite secluded and a quiet night. Totals 62 miles for Bliss, 8 miles for us, $92.53 for foodRead more
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Bathroom with a view
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We packed up and made tea before continuing and stopped for the bathrooms at Georgetown Lake. There's also a viewing platform with scopes for Big Horn Sheep that live in the area. A fellow visitor pointed out one on the opposite hill across the lake. It was still a bit chilly and early for breakfast so continued down the road.Read more
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Breakfast with a view and sculptures
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We stopped at the Dillon marina Park for another gorgeous view and saw an interesting hummingbird in the flowers. There's a couple of sculptures with ResoNate arguing with Mayor Bailey about the relocation of Dillon from Blue Valley that was flooded for Denver's drinking water. Sunshine and Duncan snuggled up with "Dam Don"Read more
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Water fill
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
iOverlander listed free portable water spigot here. We needed it and to clean the bus after forgetting to put herb garden in sink after breakfast.
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Recycling drop-off
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We dropped off most of our recycling here, luckily it was still accessible despite road construction.
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Isak Heartstone
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 64 °F
Ready told us about this reclaimed material sculpture by Thomas Dambo. We were impressed by the size of the troll and the stone toenails.
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Breckenridge
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We took the free shuttle from the ice rink to downtown and ride the gondola to the top of the mountain. There was a storm approaching so we didn't bother with the activities but the alpine coaster looked like fun. Back down for some wondering downtown. Nate found new cargo shorts at the thrift store. We enjoyed DMT (di-mushroom-truffle) vegan pizza with lemon aioli base at Piante!Read more
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Cauliflower ice cream?
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Like something out of South Park, ResoNate entered the market for frozen non dairy dessert and came out with a head of cauliflower in Fairplay, CO!
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New home with 360 degree views!
August 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We've found a beautiful view campsite in Pike San Isabel National Forest above Buena Vista, CO thanks to iOverlander! ResoNate hauled up some dead wood for the fire. We cooked up mushroom cauliflower red onion BBQ and PB blueberry on cinnamon raisin mountain pies. The only disappointment is the clouds obscured sunset. Totals 99 miles for Bliss Bus, about 3 for us and $35 for food.Read more
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Day around camp
August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
What a beautiful day! A bit cloudy and breezy but no thunderstorms though an interesting sunbow peaked through. We hiked from camp on our own trail to rock overlooks and a gully with wax currants and followed the road back for 3 mile loop. Can you find Bliss Bus? We enjoyed a delicious lunner (lunch-dinner) of BBQ tempeh, rosemary roasted red potatoes, and coleslaw from our table with a view and PB, date, and blueberry mountain pies for dessert after a peak through sunset.Read more
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Laundry
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
More rain was predicted, so we packed up to do the town things. First stop laundromat and we thought we might find some missing socks here but we ended up with all matched pairs and clean clothes after $10.50 and 75 minutes. There was a sign on the bulletin board that led to our next stop.Read more
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Thank you for the showers!
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We appreciated the free showers (with no wait) and friendly volunteers at Congressional United Church of Christ. It was sprinkling when we left so might have been able to get clean outside as well.
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Non-dairy treats
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We finally found ResoNate's non dairy frozen treats and stocked up on Mexican cheeze for $13.
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Treats and walk
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We enjoyed our mini cones by the lake and walked around and downtown. Luckily when it poured due a few minutes we were under an awning near an empty bench. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to the riverfront park with crested rapids.Read more
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Library time
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We enjoyed the library on the rainy afternoon and caught up with our electronic lives. We received our flyers for Serenity Fest!
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New home in the mountains
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
The skies began to clear as we drove to our new site. We even saw the end of the rainbow! Unfortunately a rock popped the sidewall of our tire on the way up. We made quesadillas and settled in on this rainy night with a movie. Totals 30 miles, $23.50 for laundry and treats.Read more
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Waterfall hike and moose
August 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We woke early, enjoyed yoga and breakfast. Sunshine called around to find replacement tire. Then we made the climb up to Brown's Creek Falls from our campsite. It looked like the storms were going to hold off, so took the slightly longer wagon wheel trail back for a loop. What a misnomer on this steep rocky trail but it was along a river and less traveled. 6.7 mi total. We got back and had leftover quesadillas for lunch and took a nap inside during the rain storm. As we were cooking stirfry for dinner, a couple moose checked us out and drank up the rain water from our chair, table, and Zumi. Luckily Duncan was inside and didn't notice them. It was another rainy movie night.Read more
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CO trail hike
August 27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
A very lovely day indeed! The skies were clear as we did yoga and hiked along the CO trail from camp (7.7 mi total - but should have skipped Raspberry Gulch which was fenced in for the ridgeline ahead). We saw some cows in the pines and again back at camp. It rained a bit in the afternoon but cleared with rainbow over the bus and allowed for a campfire meal of mushrooms onion melts and PB blueberry mountain pies.Read more
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What's going on/waiting game
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Despite having a tire truck reserved for 9:30 am and being told that could change location after calling closer shops that didn't open,until 8 am. At 7:30, the roadside assistance called and said could just do a tire replacement. Awesome! 8:15 called back and said there was no one able to do that. So Sunshine called all the shops. After determining only the first stop called had the tire we needed, she called back at 8:40 to schedule the tow. The roadside called back stating they could change the tire but it wasn't covered by insurance and would be $180/hr labor in addition to tire cost, oh and they didn't have tire or anyone to do it yet. No thanks! 2 companies later for towing and determine that they do not have correct equipment to tow us. So they reach back to Progressive and ask for increased amount to replace tire. To truck finally arrives at 1:45 pm to take tire, and returns with it at 3:30 pm and impact driver breaks. We have 7 of 8 lugs tightened but have to drive to shop to get 8th on.Read more
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Big O
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We arrive to have last lug nut tightened and find out that it is stripped and bolt will need to be ordered. No idea on how much that will cost, but right now that rock cost us $302.76.
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Gas fill
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We filled up Bliss Bus and Zumi $91.41.
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Supply stop
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We were running low on lots of staples, so major pantry fill up plus dog food run. Total $139.57. We fried up Korean BBQ wontons and had cherry garcia "ice cream" in the bus during the rain storm.
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