Posts tagged Overcoming problems
What to Expect If You Throw Your Keys Away in a National Park
What to Expect If You Throw Your Keys Away in a National Park

And what the hey, if I was going to be stuck in the parking lot until Monday, apparently hallucinating trail information, and things literally falling apart around me, I figured I would just pop open a cold one and watch Disney movies.

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On The Road 2020Carson CostaTravel, Mishaps, Problems, Dumb Move, Grand Teton National Park, Mystery of the Vanishing Trail List, Planning, Plans Change, Losing my mind, Key, National Parks, National Parks Passport, Lessons, Comedy of Errors, Learning, Movies, Overcoming problems, Panic, This Happened to Me, Things Breaking, United States, Vanlife Comment
The World From 13,000 Feet
The World From 13,000 Feet

It’s hard not to feel invincible standing at the end of the crest, the mountain dropping straight down on nearly every side, the world unfolding before you like a butterfly spreading its wings.

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On The Road 2020Carson CostaAdventure, A Peek Inside My Weird Brain, Great Basin National Park, Nevada, Travel, Vanlife, Hiking, Hiker, Hikes, Park, National Parks, Wheeler Peak, 13000 Feet, Friendship, New Friends, Nomad, Rocks, Altitude, Mountain, Aspen, Juniper, Inspiration, Challenges, Exhaustion, Experience, Self, kismet, Nature, Nice Drive, Overcoming problems, Overachieving, United States, Views, Wild, Excitement, Amazing People Comments
A Big, Fat Van Post About Big, Fat Topics: Van Progress and COVID-19
A Big, Fat Van Post About Big, Fat Topics: Van Progress and COVID-19

It’s still a lot to do, but I’m definitely on the home stretch. Besides, it’s good I’ve got plenty to do, since I’m out of work for at least three weeks.

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Everything's Turning Up Roses
Everything's Turning Up Roses

Arriving at Dave and Nancy’s house presented a slightly-terrifying challenge. And by “slightly-terrifying,” I mean I was fairly sure it was going to put a swift end to the trip.

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The Problem with Jumping in the Deep End
The Problem with Jumping in the Deep End

I’m not writing this post to complain. I realized that this — everything being a total mess — is part of the whole experience.

I’m not failing at it, I’m doing it.

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