When I arrived at Saddle Mountain, the sun was shining. I think this is one of the most beautiful places I have camped so far! I drove up the road of the BLM campground and found a spot near the mountains. Upon looking at Google Maps, the road dead ends at another road that goes in both directions up ahead. If I had 4 wheel drive, I might go further, and today I’ll take a walk to explore.
I got set up just in time, because the clouds quickly rolled in and it began raining. I snugged up in the van and finished reading The Grapes of Wrath and slept with the sound of rain on the roof.
What a life!
Now this is more like it! I counted only about 8 rigs out here. This must be a well-kept secret. Or maybe it’s just because it’s mid-week. Whatever… I’ll be back here next season for sure! It’s so quiet out here, and the beauty is just stunning.
This morning, after the rain, there was that wonderful desert-smell of creosote in the air. One of the things I love about van-dwelling is how close I live to the earth. I’m just one step away from the ground, and when I open my side door each morning, I have a beautiful view of a backyard that constantly changes.
I feel healthier and happier out here in nature. And though I’m sure there will be times I’ll want to be back in 4 walls, for now, this is a slice of heaven for me.
What a life!
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| Looking out my van door |
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| Cooking dinner and tomorrow's food, before the rain starts! |
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| Those clouds rolled in FAST! |
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| Bundled up in the van, listening to the rain |
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| A beautiful morning! |
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| You can see the fog in the valley |
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| Thank you, Mr. Sun |
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