The Wandering Dolphin, also known as Erv, has ventured beyond the wooden walls of its parking spot. Today, we took it out for a spin, testing the work we’ve done on it. But first, we had to pack it in. For the first time in what seems like forever. We filled the tires with air…

It’s surprising how much we have to get done before we leave — to get the Wandering Dolphin back on the road. We’ve still been working on getting the vehicles ready. The RV needed a good washing so we pressure washed the exterior, including the roof.   We moved the pool table out from in…

Since we’ve been in Ramona for about two years now and are getting ready to leave, I thought it would be fun to do a little piece about things you possibly (or probably) didn’t know about Ramona, California. Did you know that Ramona is the Turkey Capital of the World? There is even a mural…

The Wandering Dolphin hasn’t wandered for quite some time. In fact, our last big trip with the motorhome was when we took it to Las Vegas (and we all know how that turned out — stranded in the middle of the desert). Now that we have a departure date set, we have to buckle down…

Will the Wandering Dolphin wander again? The answer is yes! We’ve been asked many times over the past two years when we plan to hit the road again. What does the future of the Wandering Dolphin look like? We never truly know the answer to that, and we’re ok with it. But our newest plan…

Tiny shrimp, hermit crabs, anemones, California black sea hares, and more. The tidepools are filled with fascinating creatures living in a unique intertidal ecosystem. It was a cool and cloudy day when we decided to take a trip down to Carlsbad to check out the tidepools. The perfect day to look for wildlife. Anemones cover…

With heaving breaths, we rise over the crest of the mountain and are met with stunning views of the valley below — the sun setting over the distant ocean. We breathe in deeply, thanking everything that led us to this point in our lives. As we sit perched on a rock, overlooking the awesome views, we…

Earth Hour takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 pm tonight! So, whatever time zone you’re in, turn off the lights and other unnecessary electronics; get off your phones, TVs or computers (stop reading my awesome blog); and take an hour for the planet. Light some candles and relax. Play a game in the dark or…

The recent rains have begun to turn the surrounding foothills a beautiful emerald green, ushering in the best season in Southern California: spring. Not that California isn’t beautiful pretty much all the time, but it tends to get a little…brown. But not right now. We’ve been taking advantage of the nice weather in our free…

Life in a motorhome or tiny house puts your lifestyle on a smaller scale (obvious, I know). It can also decrease the size of your activities because the amount of “stuff” you have has been downsized. Living and traveling in a motorhome has been amazing for countless reasons. But part of me misses the perks…