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. Läs mer

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Dag 130
söndag 10 december 2023 13:03
☀️ 48 °F
Höjd över havet: 312 ft
Förenta staterna United States Marine Hospital 35.123731, -90.07482535°7’25” N 90°4’29” W
Metal Museum
10 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Sunshine visited the Metal Museum while ResoNate and Duncan walked in the park.
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Dag 130
söndag 10 december 2023 14:21
☀️ 48 °F
Höjd över havet: 318 ft
Förenta staterna Lenox 35.119712, -89.9902935°7’11” N 89°59’25” W
Imagine Great Food
10 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Despite the poor photos, we had a delicious meal at Imagine Vegan! It was a bit of being surrounded by farm animal pictures after having a contract to buy a farm with the animals and contemplating whether or not we might eat them.Läs mer
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Dag 130
söndag 10 december 2023 15:11
☀️ 48 °F
Höjd över havet: 322 ft
Förenta staterna Goldsmith Civic Garden Center 35.110166, -89.91699935°6’37” N 89°55’1” W
Memphis Botanic Gardens
10 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
The Botanic gardens were decorated for the holidays which is good as most plants were dormant. We learned a bit in the urban garden area and really enjoyed my big backyard children's garden. We stopped at Sprouts afterwards to get groceries.Läs mer
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Dag 130–132
10 december 2023 18:35 - 12 december 2023
2 nätter
🌙 41 °F
Höjd över havet: 299 ft
Förenta staterna Big Spring Creek 34.533078, -89.45765534°31’59” N 89°27’28” W
Graham Lake MS Overnights
10–12 dec. 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 41 °F
We decided against staying in the city and made our way at sunset to Graham Lake Boat ramp campground. We were the only ones there, though we did see a jogger and a truck go through. We took some time to walk and regroup. Total 128 miles and $188.38 on gas and food.Läs mer
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Dag 132
tisdag 12 december 2023 12:00
⛅ 55 °F
Höjd över havet: 400 ft
Förenta staterna New Albany 34.492787, -89.01196634°29’34” N 89°0’43” W
New Albany, MS
12 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We stopped at the Library at New Albany to change up batteries and use Wi-Fi. We thought we had reached agreement with mineral rights owners and mailed deposit check. Then we went back to the park for lunch and a walk and discovered the mineral owners now wanted double. Now we're uncertain what will happen with them.Läs mer
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Dag 132
tisdag 12 december 2023 16:45
☁️ 50 °F
Höjd över havet: 341 ft
Förenta staterna Hamilton Gas Field 34.096813, -87.9844734°5’49” N 87°59’4” W
Chicksaw Mounds
12 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
After an hour drive, we stopped for a quick sunset walk at the Chicksaw Mounds.
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Dag 132
tisdag 12 december 2023 17:45
☁️ 48 °F
Höjd över havet: 407 ft
Förenta staterna Marion County – Rankin Fite Airport 34.1204, -87.99140634°7’13” N 87°59’29” W
Walmart Overnight
12 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We stopped for diesel and then had dinner in the parking lot before grocery shopping. Total 117 miles and $73.82.
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Dag 135
fredag 15 december 2023 16:29
☀️ 57 °F
Höjd över havet: 1 014 ft
Förenta staterna Lake Carroll 33.598681, -85.06035233°35’55” N 85°3’37” W
North Lakeshore Park
15 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
We walked the boardwalk, enjoyed lunch in the park, the pool, and showers at the rec center, and watched our permaculture class in the sun.
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Dag 135
fredag 15 december 2023 17:24
☀️ 54 °F
Höjd över havet: 1 037 ft
Förenta staterna Lake Carroll 33.589069, -85.04948833°35’21” N 85°2’58” W
Coin Laundry
15 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
A great clean laundromat that even had a change machine to convert dimes and nickels to quarters. We ate dinner in parking lot while ResoNate watched his daughter's college graduation online.
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Dag 135
fredag 15 december 2023 19:26
🌙 46 °F
Höjd över havet: 1 047 ft
Förenta staterna Walker Lake 33.543151, -85.07602433°32’35” N 85°4’34” W
Walmart overnight
15 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 46 °F
Another Walmart and more Permaculture classes while we listened to the hot rod parking lot party. At least it was quiet at night! Total 66 miles and $43.92 for showers, laundry, and groceries
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Dag 136
lördag 16 december 2023 13:29
☁️ 57 °F
Höjd över havet: 827 ft
Förenta staterna Six Flags Over Georgia 33.769022, -84.55003833°46’8” N 84°33’0” W
Six Flags over Georgia
16 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
After breakfast and charging our heater battery while making spiced cacao snowballs for the yule party and studying permaculture, we drove into Atlanta for a final run at Six Flags. We ate lunch in the parking lot were able to ride the GA Scorcher in the front row and back row before the official opening time. After a tour of all the open rollercoasters and a few other rides, we said goodbye to our 2 year membership as we don't think we'll have an opportunity to visit next year.Läs mer
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Dag 136
lördag 16 december 2023 18:30
☁️ 52 °F
Höjd över havet: 807 ft
Förenta staterna Bolton 33.815446, -84.453533°48’56” N 84°27’13” W
Yule party
16 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We joined friends from Avalon and made new ones at the Yule party in Atlanta. We couldn't remember the last house party we attended and it was definitely a delight with so many lovely people! We had such a great time, we forgot to take pictures., so here's Duncan's walk in the am. Total 34 miles and $14.34 in groceries.Läs mer
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Dag 137
söndag 17 december 2023 09:31
☁️ 48 °F
Höjd över havet: 938 ft
Förenta staterna Rockdale 33.786184, -84.43948333°47’10” N 84°26’22” W
Breakfast at Westside Park
17 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We enjoyed breakfast at Westside Park and watched a permaculture class inside as it was so a bit chilly and misty.
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Dag 137
söndag 17 december 2023 12:30
☁️ 52 °F
Höjd över havet: 948 ft
Förenta staterna First Presbyterian Church 33.79042, -84.38556533°47’26” N 84°23’8” W
High Museum of Art
17 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We used our NARM pass to visit the enormous and award winning High Museum of Art. We took a highlights tour and learned that the impressionistsb started plein air paintings because paint tubes were invented, before pig bladders were used to store paints. We turned into fractals in the contemporary art gallery where cupped solar tubes only allow in filtered northern light.Läs mer
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Dag 137
söndag 17 december 2023 14:34
☁️ 54 °F
Höjd över havet: 942 ft
Förenta staterna Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two 33.790959, -84.40679833°47’27” N 84°24’24” W
Blaze pizza lunch
17 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Unfortunately the Ethiopian and vegan places we wanted to try were closed but Blaze Pizza is hardly a consolation prize. The fog over the city was beautiful!
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Dag 137–138
17 december 2023 18:42 - 18 december 2023
1 natt
🌬 54 °F
Höjd över havet: 190 ft
Förenta staterna Thain Pond 32.378884, -82.0630432°22’44” N 82°3’47” W
Metter Visitors Center Overnight
17–18 dec. 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌬 54 °F
We tried to go back to Guido gardens for the holiday lights but it was dark tonight, so we went to the visitor center parking lot for dinner and more permaculture courses. It was mostly quiet with a chilly walk around the lake in the am. Total 224 and $39.19.Läs mer
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Dag 138–140
18 december 2023 14:29 - 20 december 2023
2 nätter
☀️ 61 °F
Höjd över havet: 66 ft
Förenta staterna Barrell Landing 32.289776, -80.96252332°17’23” N 80°57’45” W
ResoNate's Parents
18–20 dec. 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
After a stop at the SC Visitors center for breakfast and Publix for groceries, we arrived at ResoNate's parents. Duncan was excited as soon as we pulled into the neighborhood but was very confused when Grrr and Mamma weren't home. Then was really unhappy to get into the bath, but he loves it once there. It was a great break from our travels and we enjoyed walks and several nice meals out together. Total 92 miles and $74.83.Läs mer
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Dag 140–143
20 december 2023 16:06 - 23 december 2023
3 nätter
☀️ 50 °F
Höjd över havet: 36 ft
Förenta staterna Anson Borough Homes 32.786952, -79.92875432°47’13” N 79°55’44” W
Solstice with Charleston Friends
20–23 dec. 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
We had a great time visiting our friends in Charleston for Solstice! We still forget to take photos so this only a few of the events and some from the International African American Museum and us back at Angel Oak where we were the first day we met in person.Läs mer
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Dag 144–146
24 december 2023 16:13 - 26 december 2023
2 nätter
☁️ 68 °F
Höjd över havet: 144 ft
Förenta staterna Lake Katherine 33.995196, -80.95695933°59’43” N 80°57’25” W
Christmas with ResoNate's family
24–26 dec. 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We left the bus and rode with ResoNate's parents. Duncan jumped right into the backseat but then whined the 2.5 hours there. We had a great time celebrating Nate's nephews 10 year solar return and cooking, decorating, eating, and communing!Läs mer
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Dag 145
måndag 25 december 2023 10:30
☁️ 59 °F
Höjd över havet: 171 ft
Förenta staterna Saluda River 33.997549, -81.05769833°59’51” N 81°3’28” W
Christmas River Walk
25 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We enjoyed a break outside walking along the river and watching the boys play!
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Dag 147–148
27 december 2023 20:28 - 28 december 2023
1 natt
☁️ 45 °F
Höjd över havet: 594 ft
Förenta staterna Blue Spring 33.598775, -85.83367233°35’56” N 85°50’1” W
Lots of evening miles -Walmart overnight
27–28 dec. 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
We were waiting to hear when the closing was for our house and mid-afternoon heard that it would be 10 am Friday. We quickly finished packing and drove 346 miles to Oxford, AL Walmart, surpassing 200k miles on Bliss Bus. Total $95.63 for gas and groceries.Läs mer
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Dag 148
torsdag 28 december 2023 21:30
🌧 55 °F
Höjd över havet: 541 ft
Förenta staterna Briscoe Creek 34.950294, -93.72186934°57’1” N 93°43’19” W
Longest day on the road!
28 december 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
We got up and got the road to make it to our new property by dark. Breakfast at Love's, late lunch at Abysissa Ethiopian, passing by the Bass Pro shop Pyramid and 2 more gas fills T Murphy's before arriving around 9:30 pm. Total 574 miles and $171.31 for gas and lunch.Läs mer
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Dag 149
fredag 29 december 2023 11:00
Höjd över havet: 686 ft
Förenta staterna Waldron 34.899452, -94.09185734°53’58” N 94°5’31” W
We own a permaculture farm!
29 december 2023, Förenta staterna
After doing the walkthrough, we drove 46 miles round trip to the Scott County seat (we border Yell county) to close on the farm and Nate became an Arkansas resident obtaining a driver's license, but couldn't get a library card yet as needed more proof of residency!Läs mer
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Dag 149–152
29 december 2023 15:30 - 1 januari 2024
3 nätter
Höjd över havet: 551 ft
Förenta staterna Briscoe Creek 34.949012, -93.72188834°56’56” N 93°43’19” W
Home Sweet Farm
29 dec.–1 jan. 2024, Förenta staterna
We spent a few days taking stock of the farm, planning, cleaning a bit, and learning to chop, drop and cover the garden, prune the orchard, and thin the silviculture. Duncan learned to stay away from the electric fence and get along with S'mores the cow. We found wood waiting for us to build and ice flowers, collected the first duck egg, and made a meal with white beans, and greenhouse tomatoes and chard.Läs mer
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Dag 152–153
1 januari 2024 19:22 - 2 januari 2024
1 natt
🌩️ 36 °F
Höjd över havet: 564 ft
Förenta staterna Shadow Lake 35.220274, -94.29736535°13’13” N 94°17’51” W
Walmart overnight
1–2 jan. 2024, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌩️ 36 °F
We were out of breakfast supplies, so headed out towards Skooliepalooza. We stayed at the Walmart after leading up on groceries. Total 56 miles and $94.
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