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About Elena Silva

Out here on the road, trying to make the most of a year in close quarters with my three favorite people...

Back in the ‘Bago in Southern AZ

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Elena Silva

After leaving Phoenix, we spent a night at Catalina State Park, just outside of Tucson. Aside from our sleepness night at Walmart, this was our first night back in the ‘bago with no power or water. It was a reminder … Continue reading →

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Food and Family in Phoenix

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Elena Silva

Our week in Phoenix was mostly rainy and cool but we made the most of it, soaking in the hot tub, picking flowers and fruit from the rental house garden, playing with Elian’s new selfie stick, creating a Spot Speedy … Continue reading →

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Sleeping at Walmart

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Elena Silva

We grew soft over the holiday break, sleeping in a real house with floors and doors and 4G wifi communications. Our route to Phoenix had us stopping to camp on BLM land at Saddle Mountain but by the time we arrived, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Cousins and California

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Elena Silva

When we returned from the Rose Bowl, we meant to sit around and share new year’s resolutions, reminding ourselves and each other how fortunate we all are. We never did (Downton Abbey was on). But I don’t think we really … Continue reading →

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Rose Bowl!

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Elena Silva

The game wasn’t a great one, as Stanford scored in the first play and handily beat Iowa 45-16. But we were excited to be there and experience firsthand the pomp and circumstance of the “Granddaddy of them all.” It was … Continue reading →

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Redlands: The Final Countdown

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Elena Silva

We arrived in Redlands just in time to join family for holiday festivities. Being in a house always feels good after a long stretch in the Woodebago, but this time of year we were especially grateful to be in a home where there was a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Best and Worst…So Far

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Elena Silva

Now in our 6th month, we’ve reached the half-way point of Big Trip. First semester is over, we’ve travelled roughly 10,000 miles and, come January, we will wave goodbye to California and head East. We will go slowly, spending a month in Arizona, another in New … Continue reading →

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Field Trip to Tijuana

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Elena Silva

We skipped school today to head across the border. Parking on the U.S. side, we walked over to explore for the day. Crossing was easy enough and a great experience for the kids, who had only crossed back and forth … Continue reading →

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Advent(ures) in San Diego

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Elena Silva

Our spot at Silver Strand State Beach is 3o miles down the coast from our last campground, but remarkably different. Here, right outside of the naval town of Coronado, CA, we are one of a small group of RVs lined up in an … Continue reading →

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A Week in Encinitas and a Day in LA

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Elena Silva

We settle in quickly to our campsite in San Elijo State Beach and begin a routine of school in the morning and beach in the afternoon. Before we know it, the weekend has arrived and we decide to drive the … Continue reading →

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