It was bliss. I was alone in the lake and the temperature was on the borderline between warm and refreshing. I felt the sand on the lakebed and used my toes to pull up light-weight volcanic rocks from some romantic past. I floated on my back, enjoying the last blue patches before the rain came again.
Back at the Jeep, I took my time brushing out my hair, maintaining my reverie. Thatās when I heard it. A bad glass of milk wrecking revenge in our 50-square-foot home.
What followed was sick Caspian sitting on Ericās lap while I took everything out and ācleaned upā in the dark. What followed was days of rain when our rug stayed sopping wet and other things added to the general feeling of living with wet dogs.
What followed was swarming termites which evidently come out after the rain to mate in the air, getting inside somehow even though everything was closed, and Caspian running a 103.7 degree temperature in the middle of the night, and biting ants surrounding the Jeep so we couldnāt take a single step without them viciously attacking us like your favorite B movie.
So yeah, I donāt blame any boy I live with for uttering the words, āThis trip was your idea.ā
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The little moments are getting the best of me. I canāt keep up with the poetry. Jeep in motion through towns, past farms, cascading by motorcycles. These little snaps of time deserve stories of their own. Like the seven-year-old pushing a wheelbarrow down the road. In the wheelbarrow, a crate. In the crate, his tiny little brother. This is a stroller, canāt you see? Or the woman with the patterned skirt of brilliant blue. Or the way a brimming bowl of masa balances on a head. Or the two young girls managing the roadside table while mom takes a break. I smile and wave, and her smile just takes my heart and breath away.
These moments are only mine because Iām the only one who saw them. If I share them here, what will you do with them? Who will stop to read without the sunset photo, the bikini, or the modded Jeep?
I write them down. I try to synthesis it all and Iām overwhelmed. This is Day 3 in freaking beautiful Guatemala.
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A tour of the colorful murals on Isla Aguada! š²š½
Which one is your favorite?
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No clue why, but Caspian became scared of riding these moving cars over the past three months or so. Finally decided I had to take matters into my own hands and risk getting stuck forever. My strategy worked. šŖš¼
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LIVE: Guanajuato Mexico | A Walking Tour Of One of the Most Beautiful Cities In Mexico
We are livestreaming a walking tour of the historic center of Guanajuato Mexico, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and arguably the most beautiful city in Mexico.
Due to the nature of our global travels, livestreaming on location is not possible because of internet connectivity issues. However, when we livestream this video, we will be actively on the broadcast answering questions in real time and featuring your comments on the screen.
So far, Guanajuato, Mexico is the only city that we've ever considered returning to after our global journey is complete to purchase a home and retire in. That should tell you a lot about how incredible this city is.
We hope you'll join us and be prepared with your questions!
~ Eric + Brittany + Caspian | Hourless Life
Love. Explore. Study. Share.
Merry Christmas Eve! š Welcome to our living room and one of Caspianās dramatic dances. šŗš½
We started today making cookies for Santa and watching A Charlie Brown Christmas (see our Story). Then we checked that two local shops will be open tomorrow, so we can buy fresh rolls and a rotisserie chicken before Christmas dinner.
After brunch at our favorite spot (it feels like Grandmaās kitchen), we are back home for the rest of the day.
We wish you a Christmas season of joy, health, and comfort. For all those suffering from the sting of hurtful words or the lack of loved ones, we pray for peace that passes understanding. š
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LIVE: Tour Of Guanajuato, Mexico With Your Questions Answered
Welcome back to Hourless Life where we are overlanding / driving around the world. We release a new video every Thursday (internet permitting)
Today we are live-streaming from Guanajuato, Mexico a World Heritage City as designated by UNESCO.
Facebook can be difficult when it comes to livestream. So if for some reason you are trying to watch this here but there are technical difficulties, head over to our Hourless Life YouTube where you can catch the stream. But hopefully it will work directly here as well.
For those who have never been, this personal tour of Guanajuato will hopefully capture your heart.
Iāll be walking you through the historic district, sharing some of the most incredible things weāve seen, and telling you a little bit about this magical city. Iāll also be answering questions LIVE during the broadcast and I can feature your questions directly on the livestream.
So set an alarm now, join me live, and be prepared to be amazed. ~ Eric
Why We Roam Trailer Featuring Hourless Life
We are humbled to be featured in Overland Expo's "Why We Roam" series. Our trailer is here and the full episode will premiere on November 12, 2021.
In our family, we believe that "why" is always more important than "what." So this episode, which explains why we choose to overland full-time, aligns perfectly!
Enjoy and--as always--let us know if you have any questions. š§”
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Some of you might remember my post a few weeks ago about Caspian learning how to swim. We didnāt make as much progress in Tucson as I hoped we would. (Remember that I didnāt want to force the process.)
Fast-forward to Corpus Christi, where my parents have a pool. If you can believe it, this is Caspianās first season ever using it because weāre always here during the holidays when itās too cold to swim.
Caspian has been getting acclimated to the water. But heās still had a lot of fear about swimming on his own. I did some research and found him this Swimways floatie (not sponsored). It has been a game changer.
š§It doesnāt restrict his arms, so he has full range of motion.
š§Because the floatation parts are on his stomach and back, he is encouraged into a swimming position.
š§There are 9 flotation pads that can be removed individually! This is my favorite feature. As Caspian grows in skill and confidence, Iām removing pads. Weāre down to 7 now!
This is one of the smartest products Iāve ever seen for kids. Caspian is well on his way to swimming on his own now. š
How did you learn how to swim?
-B
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šØWeāre thrilled to announce our gear sponsorship from Renogy, a respected leader in renewable energy and mobile power solutions.
Renogy has provided a 170Ah lithium battery to store power in our home on wheels. This need led us to Renogy in the first place, but they had much more to offer us!
The company has given us several innovative power products, including the Phoenix 300 power station, which is mind-blowingly functional for its size.
Weāll recharge our Phoenix 300 with the E.FLEX 50 portable solar panel, which is lightweight and easy to store.
Weāre also using the 10000mAh Power Bank, fondly known as the āWorld's Smallest & Lightest USB Phone Battery Charger.ā It can discreetly fit in a pocket to recharge our phones on the go.
And what about the E.LUMEN 500 Multi-functional Flashlight, which has a solar panel built into it, not to mention an integrated seat belt cutter, glass shattering hammer, and magnetic attachment??
The more weāve learned about Renogyās products, the more excited weāve grown about how practical they are for overlanders like us. Many of these products serve multiple purposes, are lightweight, and take up a smaller footprint than competing products (we know because weāve tried them).
We canāt encourage you enough to visit renogy.com, research the available products for yourself, and even compare them to competitors. We look forward to putting these tools to the test and sharing the results with you.
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I was born in May in Ontario, Canada, and my first house had a pool. According to my parents, I learned to swim before I could walk. š I donāt remember a time I wasnāt proficient and comfortable in the water, and many of my best childhood memories are related to swimming.
Naturally, I hoped Caspian would learn to love swimming at an early age. But our nomadic lifestyle prohibited a lot of exposure to pools and swimming opportunities, not to mention regular swimming lessons.
I let go of my hope. Like everything elseāsleeping through the night, walking, potty training, readingāCaspian cued me when he was ready.
This week, the two of us are basically trapped at an Airbnb while the Jeep is in the shop and daily highs soar past 100. But thereās a pool. And I want to take full advantage.
Day one, and this confidence is completely newfound. Heās never maneuvered on his own like this. Iāve literally never sat on the edge while he was in the water by himself. Itās so thrilling to watch.
Donāt live by anyoneās artificial assessment of what you (or your childās) achievement level should be. Our beauty lies in our differences, not our sameness. Why would we compare ourselves to the packās generalizations, like they even have meaning?
-B
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Jeep Gladiator overland build in progress! Our Alu-Cab Canopy Camper and water tank are in, and our Goose Gear deck plate, cabinets, and seat delete are in progress.
If you want to understand the big picture of our build, you can watch our latest YouTube video. The link is in our previous post. In upcoming videos, weāll take a closer look at the various components.
Any questions?
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Today Eric begins his 51st trip around the sun! Heās lived a few lives in one already, and still it feels like heās just getting started. We love him and think heās the best husband and father. Hope you have the best year yet!
Our Alu-Cab Canopy Camper is out of the box and ready to install on our #JeepGladiator!
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Caspian hit his next hiking milestone! Five miles! Youāll love his voiceover. š
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Say hello to Death Valley National Parkās newest Junior Ranger!
This is his 14th badge and 32nd national park. š¦¬š²
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