Leaving Camarillo, CA

>> Oh lord. I think something cosmic may have been trying to keep us in California. We ended up being delayed by 48 hours, due to last minute parts, and all sorts of mishaps. However, I am writing this blog from just south of the Grand Canyon. We are pulled into a Love's travel stop, and slept last night (we slept at another Love's, the night before as well.). Now of course we are pulling the boat, so we are sleeping in her, just like an RV! It's really comfortable! The only hassle is climbing in and out, and we don't have water or sewer currently onboard.... So yeah. Basically glorified camping. But we are loving it!!
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>> The trailer is heavy, and I've never pulled something so large, but fortunately I have great visibility due to the keel being so tall. I can look out my side view mirrors and see the trailer lights. This is very nice. I certainly see why truck drivers get paid handsomely. It's a job! That's for sure!
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>> Ashley is taking a shower (11$ we could share, but I have a morning ritual that if can partake in first I will.. And I am right now). I am sitting in the boat enjoying the weather, all while drinking my morning green tea, and catching up on news and listening to music.... Ahh the life!!!
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>> I seriously feel very free! It's rather amazing. Of course we need gas to move down the road, and yes we need food too... But we always need food. And if we didn't have gas money we could always chill for a little while and make some cash... Anyways I don't think that will occur.. I'm just saying it is nice to own your own "home" of sorts. We don't have to pay anyone to have somewhere to sleep. This is markedly different from when we were touring the Western U.S. earlier this year on motorcycle and car.
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>> Even though this is just basic, it feels much nicer than that. I mean heck our entire setup costs less than 5k. Even with the upgrades like brakes, and trailer hitch, it's all been done for less than 7 grand. And that's for a sail boat, trailer for sailboat, and a large 1 ton van to pull the boat... Also this van could easily be turned into a sleeper... Heck at the basic level just some foam and some blankets could accomplish this task. Ashley and I have talked about doing more of a RV conversion to the van actually.