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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VanFest
Oct 26–30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We had the honor of leading Somatic Sharing and yoga for VanFest in Hurricane, UT. So after resupplying in town, we headed in to help set-up on Thursday. As the forecast has done windy conditions, we filled sandbags with rocks to hold down the tents. Unfortunately we were to busy socializing to take many pictures, but during the full moon rising, grammy-nominated South for Winter played "How the Mountain" (loves the moon), we took a video and where you can here the wind and they and Shelby Catlett took the photos of the yoga. We also loved all the great musicians that played and meeting lots of nomads and those thinking about it. Bliss Bus received 3 best in show votes! Total 26 miles and $56.Read more
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St George, UT
Oct 30–31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
ResoNate got a new phone, we ate Blaze Pizza, and ice cream in St George, so it was a great day!. Our errands took a bit longer than expected so we walked the Tonaquint nature center next to the cemetery decorated for Halloween, botanical gardens, and all abilities park and stayed in town at the overlook. We missed out on the lit scarecrows and haunted cavern but checked them out in the morning. Total 26 miles and $84.35.Read more
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Pioneer Park
October 31, 2023 in the United States
What an epic park in a city! We went through a very narrow slot canyon, climbed rocks with arches and windows, found the cavern house, crossed a bridge, and had a beautiful picnic of leftover pizza.
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St George Art Museum & Town Square
October 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Our museum membership included the art museum which had a dia de los muertos exhibit and an an artvive interactive (use app to see art come alive) exhibit. Then we walked to the Town Square to see the sculptures and found more art including a new wallet for ResoNate and Bliss and Hamsa stickers for Bliss Bus. Afterwards we picked up a few more groceries and ice "cream" for dessert.Read more
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Poverty Flats BLM
Oct 31–Nov 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Poverty is beautiful in Nevada! This free camp site had lots of views and we were able to easily start a fire with our triple torch and ResoNate spun fire and had new Halloween socks to cover the wicks afterwards. Total 92 miles and $51.46.Read more
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Red Hills Desert Garden
October 31, 2023 in the United States
After yoga and sadhana, we moved across the street to the Red Hills Desert Garden. We enjoyed breakfast on a swing overlooking the waterfall. Then we toured the garden to see the plants, dinosaur prints, scarecrows and haunted canyon.Read more
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Valley of Fire State Park
November 1, 2023 in the United States
We were up and out by 7 am, a few minutes drive to us to the Valley of Fire East entrance. We used the bathrooms and paid for our pass. Breakfast at the historic cabins. A stop at the visitors center where we learned we could still get a campsite. We found the perfect site #8 in Atlatl in a canyon. We climbed the rock before lunch and got hot showers.Read more
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Short hikes at Valley of Fire
November 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We took Zumi for a tour of the park, riding around the scenic loop to see the beehives, Atlatl (a throwing stick used to give more power to darts) rock climbing the stairs to petroglyphs, petrified logs, rainbow vista, valley of fire overlook and Mouse's (an outlaw who hid out in the canyon) tank (a heart shaped pool with shadow of arch in opposite rock). It was close to 3 miles of hiking mostly through sand washes.Read more
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Atlatl campground site 8 Valley of Fire
Nov 1–2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
We took advantage of the grate to grill sweet potatoes over the triple torch for stacking with avocados, tomatoes, and orange black bean sauce. Big horn sheep cage through camp at night. Unfortunately Duncan barked them up the hill. We climbed the rocks next to camp fire as epic sunrise. Then breakfast and more showers. Total 13 miles each on Bliss and Zumi and $25 for entrance and camping.Read more
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White Dome, Fire Wave & 7 Wonders trails
November 2, 2023 in the United States
How many epic sites can there be in 3.2 miles? Duncan was excited to hike with us here. We had a blast. Fortunately it wasn't too hot as the only share was in the slot canyon.
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Lake Mead NRA
Nov 2–5, 2023 in the United States
We found a large campsite right over Lake Mead with lovely views and epic sunrises and sunsets. We really enjoyed our Timber Tote fires as there was little wood to be found and ResoNate entertained the neighbors spinning the dragonstaff. We had a bull and donkeys through camp. It was very relaxing aside from witnessing a rescue from the lake on Sunday afternoon. We loved the million dollar views and epic sunsets and rises. Total 32 miles.Read more
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Stuck on side of road
November 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Our tire snagged a screw and went flat here. Unfortunately with little shoulder and no service. A phone call to roadside assistance said it would be $384 for tow and they didn't have a shop that was open. We took Zumi down so ResoNate could find service and mobile tire repair and left call with friends in Henderson if they knew anyone. Connie and Ron packed the car and drove up an hour to help us. We didn't have the right tool to get the slime in the tire, so took it off and Sunshine rode with them an hour back to the Walmart tho have it fixed. ResoNate and Duncan explored the desert. We got the tire back on and were on the way at 4 pm. Thank you Connie and Ron for saving us!Read more
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Vegas aka city of Lost wages
Nov 5–12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
After getting Bliss Bus moving again, we went to the Diwali celebration at ISKON temple. Darryl, Connie, Ron and Logan welcomed us into their home and Darryl helped us fix up the bus. We learned how to change brake pads, got 2 new front tires, new tire studs, installed a diesel heater and a back bumper storage rack (moving the propane outside). Duncan made friends with Poncho but not so much with another friend's Aikida who didn't like Duncan trying to dominate. Connie was an excellent nurse for Duncan's minor wounds! We also toured the Hoover Dam and Fremont St with Darryl. Thank you to our amazing hosts! 74 miles and $1192.82 and we didn't make up any gambling - losing additional $30 in 5 minutes of slots.Read more
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Neon museum
November 9, 2023 in the United States
We used are NARM membership to see the Neon Museum and Brilliant light show where video mapping was used to make signs that no longer lit up come back to life with fun songs about Vegas.
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S Blake Ranch Rd Campsite
Nov 13–15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Large open spot a bit off dirt road. Very quiet other than some truck traffic. Nice 3 mile hike/exploration from camp. Followed cattle paths up hills and through abandoned mining area. Enjoyed time outside with dragon staff, hula hoop, and a fire each night. 122 Miles and $154.21 for gas, propane, and groceriesRead more
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Copper Basin Rd Prescott NF Campsite
Nov 15–18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Drove on some very rough road to get here. Passed this spot the first time through but had to turn around when road got too bad. Long day of driving slowly on back roads as checked out property along the way. Had to clean a fair amount of trash from fire pit but plenty of wood to keep warm at night. Peaceful and quiet and among trees, slackline is in use, and we hiked 5.5 mile loop from camp.🙏❤️🌲🏕️. 151 miles and $51.02 for groceries.Read more
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Cottonwood refresh
Nov 18–22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
On the way to Cottonwood, we stopped at Sharlot Hall Museum and Cornish Pasty Co in Jerome. We had another wonderful stay at John and Paula's Place of Place! Our friend Kim and her mom Kay, and dog Luna also live in the neighborhood and we enjoyed walking the foothills in the am together and Duncan loved playing with all of Luna's toys. ResoNate got a new toy, electric unicycle, delivered yet graciously helped fix the leaking water line of the fridge before playing. We always leave refreshed and full of love! 60 miles and $121.65 for gas, groceries and dining out.Read more
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Oak Creek Vista Picnic
November 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Picnic of champions with mint chocolate chip oat milk ice cream and peanut butter at beautiful Oak Creek Vista. We were grateful not to be towing a vehicle on the narrow, winding road up from Sedona!
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6 mile canyon BLM overnight
Nov 22–23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 45 °F
We arrived just before sunset at this BLM site with views of the red rocks and just fast enough off interstate to be quiet inside. We were very grateful for our dual heater as it was down to 27 degrees overnight. Everything was covered in frost when we woke up. 268 miles and $26.05 in gas to get us to Albuquerque.Read more
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Eye of Sandia Loop Trail
November 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We split up the driving with a 4.48 mile 1403' elevation change loop hike in the Cibola NF only 1.5 miles from I-40 East of Albuquerque. It was a beautiful break, worlds apart from the city with a bit of rock scrambling. We didn't know what to expect but found the weeping eye a poignant reminder of native ancestors suffering so we can be grateful of what we have today. Then we saw 4 deer and Duncan was quiet and still on the trail. Thank you to all who have assisted us to this point and continue to support us as we build community!Read more
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Rest Area Overnight Santa Rosa, NM
November 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We had a quiet night at the rest area with private covered picnic area. ResoNate braved the cold to ride unicycle but we forgot to get photos. Total 218 miles and $87.07 for gas.
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Discovery Center
November 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F
On this frigid day, we broke up the drive with a stop at the Discovery Center. Duncan got a quick walk in the park and we enjoyed the center even though it was mostly geared towards children. ResoNate lost his head!Read more
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Yellow City Street Foods
November 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F
We found this fun plant based restaurant and decided to check it out. So glad we did as it was delicious and despite the name, large messy portions!
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Walmart overnight Elk City, OK
November 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 34 °F
We made it across Texas in less than a day! Quiet Walmart overnight for us and we were able to fill up water tank at gas station next to it too! Total 345 miles and $176.81 on fuel for Bliss and us
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Science Museum Oklahoma
November 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Another driving day broken up with a museum visit. The Science Museum OK is enormous and highly recommended. We even saw 2 planetarium shows but again didn't take enough photos.
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