Monthly Archives: July 2015

Space Race In Kansas – Overland Expo West 2015


I’ve been to the Cosmosphere in Kansas before, on the way to my first Overland Expo in 2011. I was just about to leave to start the big trip, and it was something of a shake down for the Ural. … Continue reading

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Prep Thoughts Overland Expo West 2015


I really like going to Overland Expo. It’s a huge venue, lots of cool people, and the chance to see other overlanders, all in one place, can’t be missed. With living in the middle of the country, it seems like … Continue reading

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On the Road Again, Arrivals, and Returns – Horizons Unlimited Virginia 2015


We had called about getting the RV back, and was told to be there around 4pm. The shop closed at 5, and we were going to be one of the last jobs. We stopped for lunch after the coal mine, … Continue reading

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The Joy of Breaking Down – Horizons Unlimited Virginia 2015


One thing I was struggling with, traveling as a family in an RV, was the tendency to get on the road around noon. I’m not a crazy early riser, but am used to having more time moving than we were getting. … Continue reading

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