I can’t believe it’s approaching the end of October already. Soon enough, another year will have passed in the blink of an eye; a year of dedicated focus on our upcoming adventure in South America. I keep wanting to write about all the camper projects we finished the last few months, but I fail to find the time and energy. We don’t seem to get a break from fixing, researching, moving, planning, preparing, shopping, running from weather, and logistical nightmares. And before I realize it, more months have passed and nobody really knows anymore what we’ve been up to or where we are. 

Melting away in 97-degree heat without any shade to park in (Llano, Texas)

Maya tries to cool off in the lukewarm Llano River

Finding trees to park under is important when it is hot out!

A nice camp spot on the beach…

…until the wind picks up, we get sandblasted, sand is stuck everywhere, and we have to move.

Hiding from some of the uncomfortable weather at a condo of friends in Galveston. Note the small difference between the day and nighttime temperatures and the high humidity.

Lots of mosquitoes to kill on stagnant, hot nights

I’ve emailed some friends and family members about our progress, I’ve alluded on social media what’s been up, but I have yet to share the details. Why? Because everything remains unclear. The details, the dates, the reservations, the plans (for this journey, we need some of those) keep changing. The lack of a schedule and the uncertainty keep us on edge, stressed, and sometimes frustrated. Here’s the scoop as we know it today.

Cargo ships move through the channel in Galveston – and are anchored out by the hundreds – constantly.

Heaps of cargo ships on the horizon

The plan