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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Day 130
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 1:03 PM
☀️ 48 °F
Altitude: 312 ft
United States United States Marine Hospital 35.123731, -90.07482535°7’25” N 90°4’29” W
Metal Museum
December 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Sunshine visited the Metal Museum while ResoNate and Duncan walked in the park.
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Day 130
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:21 PM
☀️ 48 °F
Altitude: 318 ft
United States Lenox 35.119712, -89.9902935°7’11” N 89°59’25” W
Imagine Great Food
December 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 130
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:11 PM
☀️ 48 °F
Altitude: 322 ft
United States Goldsmith Civic Garden Center 35.110166, -89.91699935°6’37” N 89°55’1” W
Memphis Botanic Gardens
December 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 130–132
December 10, 2023 at 6:35 PM - December 12, 2023
2 nights
🌙 41 °F
Altitude: 299 ft
United States Big Spring Creek 34.533078, -89.45765534°31’59” N 89°27’28” W
Graham Lake MS Overnights
Dec 10–12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 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.Read more
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Day 132
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM
⛅ 55 °F
Altitude: 400 ft
United States New Albany 34.492787, -89.01196634°29’34” N 89°0’43” W
New Albany, MS
December 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 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.Read more
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Day 132
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 4:45 PM
☁️ 50 °F
Altitude: 341 ft
United States Hamilton Gas Field 34.096813, -87.9844734°5’49” N 87°59’4” W
Chicksaw Mounds
December 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
After an hour drive, we stopped for a quick sunset walk at the Chicksaw Mounds.
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Day 132
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:45 PM
☁️ 48 °F
Altitude: 407 ft
United States Marion County – Rankin Fite Airport 34.1204, -87.99140634°7’13” N 87°59’29” W
Walmart Overnight
December 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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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Day 135
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 4:29 PM
☀️ 57 °F
Altitude: 1,014 ft
United States Lake Carroll 33.598681, -85.06035233°35’55” N 85°3’37” W
North Lakeshore Park
December 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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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Day 135
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5:24 PM
☀️ 54 °F
Altitude: 1,037 ft
United States Lake Carroll 33.589069, -85.04948833°35’21” N 85°2’58” W
Coin Laundry
December 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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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Day 135
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:26 PM
🌙 46 °F
Altitude: 1,047 ft
United States Walker Lake 33.543151, -85.07602433°32’35” N 85°4’34” W
Walmart overnight
December 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 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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Day 136
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:29 PM
☁️ 57 °F
Altitude: 827 ft
United States Six Flags Over Georgia 33.769022, -84.55003833°46’8” N 84°33’0” W
Six Flags over Georgia
December 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 136
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM
☁️ 52 °F
Altitude: 807 ft
United States Bolton 33.815446, -84.453533°48’56” N 84°27’13” W
Yule party
December 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 137
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 9:31 AM
☁️ 48 °F
Altitude: 938 ft
United States Rockdale 33.786184, -84.43948333°47’10” N 84°26’22” W
Breakfast at Westside Park
December 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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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Day 137
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM
☁️ 52 °F
Altitude: 948 ft
United States First Presbyterian Church 33.79042, -84.38556533°47’26” N 84°23’8” W
High Museum of Art
December 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 137
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:34 PM
☁️ 54 °F
Altitude: 942 ft
United States Atlanta City Water Works Reservoir Number Two 33.790959, -84.40679833°47’27” N 84°24’24” W
Blaze pizza lunch
December 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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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Day 137–138
December 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM - December 18, 2023
1 night
🌬 54 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Thain Pond 32.378884, -82.0630432°22’44” N 82°3’47” W
Metter Visitors Center Overnight
Dec 17–18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 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.Read more
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Day 138–140
December 18, 2023 at 2:29 PM - December 20, 2023
2 nights
☀️ 61 °F
Altitude: 66 ft
United States Barrell Landing 32.289776, -80.96252332°17’23” N 80°57’45” W
ResoNate's Parents
Dec 18–20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 140–143
December 20, 2023 at 4:06 PM - December 23, 2023
3 nights
☀️ 50 °F
Altitude: 36 ft
United States Anson Borough Homes 32.786952, -79.92875432°47’13” N 79°55’44” W
Solstice with Charleston Friends
Dec 20–23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 144–146
December 24, 2023 at 4:13 PM - December 26, 2023
2 nights
☁️ 68 °F
Altitude: 144 ft
United States Lake Katherine 33.995196, -80.95695933°59’43” N 80°57’25” W
Christmas with ResoNate's family
Dec 24–26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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!Read more
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Day 145
Monday, December 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM
☁️ 59 °F
Altitude: 171 ft
United States Saluda River 33.997549, -81.05769833°59’51” N 81°3’28” W
Christmas River Walk
December 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We enjoyed a break outside walking along the river and watching the boys play!
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Day 147–148
December 27, 2023 at 8:28 PM - December 28, 2023
1 night
☁️ 45 °F
Altitude: 594 ft
United States Blue Spring 33.598775, -85.83367233°35’56” N 85°50’1” W
Lots of evening miles -Walmart overnight
Dec 27–28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 148
Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 9:30 PM
🌧 55 °F
Altitude: 541 ft
United States Briscoe Creek 34.950294, -93.72186934°57’1” N 93°43’19” W
Longest day on the road!
December 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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.Read more
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Day 149
Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Altitude: 686 ft
United States Waldron 34.899452, -94.09185734°53’58” N 94°5’31” W
We own a permaculture farm!
December 29, 2023 in the United States
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!Read more
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Day 149–152
December 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM - January 1, 2024
3 nights
Altitude: 551 ft
United States Briscoe Creek 34.949012, -93.72188834°56’56” N 93°43’19” W
Home Sweet Farm
Dec 29–Jan 1, 2024 in the United States
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.Read more
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Day 152–153
January 1, 2024 at 7:22 PM - January 2, 2024
1 night
🌩️ 36 °F
Altitude: 564 ft
United States Shadow Lake 35.220274, -94.29736535°13’13” N 94°17’51” W
Walmart overnight
Jan 1–2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 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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