SpicyGoliath

I bought easy slip-on, slip-off sandals for the rv and they have been working great. Since I am always camped on dirt it is very important to have shoes that are convenient to remove as you lounge around the rv. The other cool thing is the patterns they leave in the sand. The new header […]

I have settled into a rhythm here in the desert. It involves waking up when the sun pours in through my windows,  make a pot of coffee and check the internet while munching a biscotti or two. Then go for a short walk in the joshua tree forest checking on the weather conditions for a possible […]

Today I was exploring the nearby hills by paramotor to check out more camping options close by. I was quite surprised to see all the civilization around since my camp spot felt so remote. It is amazing the different perspective you get when airborne.

Elderly voice: ‘Wikieup post office, this is Joyce, can I help you?’
Me: ‘Hi Joyce, I am expecting a package for general delivery. Could you tell me if it arrived?’
Joyce: ‘I am afraid we cannot give out that type information over the phone.’
Me: ‘It is a rather long drive for me and I was hoping to […]

Seek and you shall find…. a perfect camp spot amongst the ‘Clowns of the Desert’. From Wikieup I turned west onto Chicken Springs Road and started climbing immediately. The gravel road is in pretty good shape but I had to use low range 4wd on the steeper sections for more control over the washboard - […]