Distracted in Borrego Springs
Long time readers know my disdain towards California, but here I still am – in California – 8 days after being van-bound again. You would think that I have many adventurous stories to tell of Moose and I, but I do not. In fact, blogging (or even snapping photos) has taken a back-burner position in my life the past few days so I will try to catch up in one mega-post. (I am borrowing photos from other sites for this post)
Dronie shot of Airstream row (Photo: @malimish_airstream)
That is not to say that I’ve been a hermit in the desert, in fact quite the opposite has taken hold since arriving in Borrego Springs. Yesterday for instance, after dog-napping Francis who comes on Moose’s morning walk every morning, it took nearly an hour to traverse the quarter mile to the paddock now brimming with Airstreams just down the road. Distance was not the culprit of the long travel time; socializing is/was. The group easily tops 40 adults, more than a few children, and ample K9’s to go around (not to mention the felines on the road too) and they are all great company and worthy of more than just a passing hello.
Just a sampling of the group (photo; Aluminarium)
A few nights prior, many in the group got together for “Anarchy Soup” (everyone brings an ingredient and it *all* goes in) and an outdoor movie projected onto the side of the classic bus owned by Tehcnomadia. The soup was not as bad as you may imagine, and the movie was funny (sorry, I can not recall the name) and perfect for the crowd that gathered.
One must keep in mind, this was not a planned get-together. It has happened organically thanks to social media (particularly Instagram as much as I hate to admit it) after only a few people announced their location. Even I had no idea I was stopping here until I did.
On another day, a hike was organized between three people during one afternoon which quickly turned into a hike of epic portions with 6 full vehicles of people, children, and dogs numbering at least 30. Even Moose got to strut his stuff off leash for the 3 mile round trip hike into Slot Canyon.
Following the day-time adventures, the crowd transitions into happy-hour each night as the sun hangs low in the sky. The crowd gathers around the communal fire ring and the laughter and pure silliness pour from everyone in the circle. This is the time in which activities that I would rarely – if ever – take part in are every day occurrences… although I am still more a spectator than participant, to everyone’s dismay.
Cherie fire dancing (Photo: @asolojourner)
Girls gone wild on Karaoke night (photo: @aluminarium)
My departure date to arrive in Quartsite was to be the 6th, but I am having a very difficult time leaving this party-in-the-desert. I feel compelled to play this out and see where it all leads me. A fashionably late arrival to the RTR in Q is still on the docket, but I must admit it is at risk.
Blogs & Instagrams of the others sharing in this experience:
Aluminarium
Airstream Life
@asolojourner
@dreaknufken
@journeywithhappiness
@kmpuccio
@malimish_airstream
@russhaynie
@sethkhughes
Tehcnomadia
@theroamingpint
The Scenic Route
@toddmb
To Simplify
@upintheairstream
Wheelingit
(Thanks to Leigh of Aluminarium for compiling this list, surely a full day’s work on it’s own)
I’ll be curious…what’s the reason U dislike California so much ?
Lucy, allow me to side step specifics all together and just say that I *do* like the state (geography), but dislike the government and mentality of many of the citizens in the larger metro areas. The rat-race is not my thing, and since I spent the first 37 years of my life in it (Bay Area) I am beyond happy to never set foot in it again.