Saturday, April 22, 2017

Van's Life

Ciao tutti!

Living in a van is a delight. I guess this lifestyle was slowly growing on me since long time ago. It started with a gypsy mind, free movement, belief in good people, trusting them, hitch hiking with no fear and positive attitude. And then I met like-minded person who shares nearly the same dreams. And then we turned into van gypsies.

It’s been more than 2 months that my bed is wherever we go. Luxury at it’s best.  Moving when we want, staying in places people pay loads of money to be at, living cheaply but fully.

It’s crazy how more observant I became. I wake up and the first sound I hear is birds singing. I look up and see the sky. When it’s sunny, the sun warms me up and I naturally wake up earlier. When it’s stormy, I know. I am not surrounded by big walls which protect outside sound to get in. I hear the wind, I hear the rain, I see the lightening, it scares me but I smile inside because I have a privilege to see and hear all this stuff. Once one guy I know told me that after spending month living in a remote village he realized how loud the nature is. It’s true, it’s loud but healing.

For most of the time we stayed in the mountains, surrounded by snow. The nights with fire on inside, curled up in blankets and toasting marshmallows, oh it feels like from the movie. It’s warm, it’s cozy, it’s our home.

The time expands. Or maybe stops existing. I realized how much time of mine was soaked in with artificial stuff.  Daily routine changes, becomes more natural. To get water becomes priority. I realized how much water goes to waste.  And then, the most important part-freedom of moving . When we get bored, we move.  Not much packing at all J

The snow melts and adventures continue, summer is nearly here and we are making sure we make the most of it. Hope you do too.

Greetings from Italy,

Ligita




Jack boy is on fire

homestyle remedies

sad Dom

La Tania







Egle's bed :)

friends!!!



snow is back











Pete and his buddies







some pancakes anyone?










what a view!

Domi is here :)




somewhere in France

The Driver




Entrevaux




summer is here!


Around Nice

Hello Italy!

bed with a sea view


Italian Riviera




Corinaldo, Italy


angry dog

sun sun sun

Tony!!!

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Winter Blues with Happy Ending

Hi all!

I tend to write my posts mostly either in the beginning or the end of my adventures. In between I am normally too busy enjoying them or trying hard to keep my spirits up.

So here it goes. Another island, another good bye.

If some of you didn't know for the past 2 months I've been pouring pints and learning how to drive. I finally learnt how to make proper latte and although my driving test finished with examiner smiling at me and saying, sorry, this time is a no pass (bless him, he didn't want to say big F word..) I still felt a big relief. 

I'm not particularly good with stress. Routine stagnates me. I used to think that I like being busy but with years I tend to grow into the person who is great at avoiding schedules or any hectic life responsibilities. Don't get me wrong, sometimes I need a routine so everytime I run away from it I know how to appreciate life without it.

I'm happy that place I worked at still has normal REAL customers, humble and sweet people who get paid for actual work not like some others signing papers and pretending to be better just because they sit in a chair bouncing numbers around the world. The place still has a character and unpretentious spirit. I hope those suited grumpy money makers won't even have an idea to change the place. Amen. 

But life moves on anyway, and my wings are growing bigger and bigger for another adventure. What do they say, after hard work come delicious fruits, is this even an english expression, haha?

While I was busy pouring pints and pretending to be a safe driver Dom was building our home. Don't worry, we are not getting a house, careers and children. Ha, far from it! We are joining the rest of the world nomads living on the road in beautiful converted van, yay! And it is nearly nearly ready. Direction- snowy mountains :)

Snowboarding gear- checked, cans of food- checked, firewood- checked, excitement- checked, ferry tickets- checked. Well, I think we are ready.

Rock'n'roll baby!

P.S. We have one spare sleeping space for small/short people. Come and visit us! Even if you are not short or small ;)

Good times... Wish us powder!

Till the next one!

Ligita




beautiful petit port...


forced to pose :D


what a sunset!



mother and son

dom's favourite activity. not!




2 cats!





bed is coming!





meow!

Key Lime Cheesecake...mmmm

grumpy face and our solar panel!

dom's great skills








ginger is back!



getting ready







checking guests bed, ha!