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It’s official – we’re hippies. We have the VW Westfalia Camper Van to prove it.
In less than two months, Will, Ryan (my brother), and I will hit the open road for four weeks. We are heading West, and then South, and that’s about all we’ve planned at the moment. We’d like to get to San Francisco, but the Westy tops out at 90 km/hour, so we’ll see how far we get.
We bought this little beauty on Saturday. We’ve been looking for more than a year. They’re hard to find in Saskatchewan. If we lived in BC, it would be so much easier, but in Saskatchewan, they’re rare. And expensive.
We got it from awesome guy who lives about 15 minutes out of the city. He had listed it for $3750. We offered him $3500, and he warily accepted. Just as my brother and I were getting into my car to go get the money order made up, the guy said to us, “Make it out for $3250.” I’ve never had someone accept less than what I’ve offered on a vehicle before. What an awesome guy.
As the awesome guy was screwing on our new license plate, he said to us,”Well, I guess I’ll tell you what the guy I bought van from told me – you’re not just buying a van; you’re joining a family.”
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I love it. More yet I love that you are taking this trip with your brother. Once we become adults and marry often we never go back and have one of those awesome movements with our siblings. Mr. Ranger Sir and I once camped with my brother and his wife. We never laughed so much, so hard, and my brother got me to do things just as he did when we were kids. My husband could not believe how the bonds allowed him to behaving/shame/egg me on in ways that he never could have. Enjoy!
My brother and I have always had a great relationship. Now hopefully four weeks in a van together won’t ruin it! Just kidding -we get along great, and are still very close as adults.
San Francisco, of course! Peace.
I’m afraid I’ll like it too much and never want to come home. Peace.
You would, northern California is a wonderful place to be 😉 Happy journey to you!
Thank you! Less than two months until we leave. I’m very excited (and a little nervous to drive through mountains and cliffs – we come from very flat land!)
BAD ASS. If ever you guys need some company (i.e. another van to drive alongside), let me know. #vanlife is the best life to lead. Seriously. I can’t wait to camp in mine.
Yours is looking pretty sweet, too. #vanlife, eh? I could get used to that.