And then it happened: it was like it just clicked. Every kid, on their own, found something that peaked their interest. Some were skipping rocks, others just sitting and enjoying the view, some looking at the small bugs and fish they could find, and others trying to balance on logs.
When we made it around the final right-hand curve and suddenly the Pacific Ocean was below us to our left. We timed it perfectly, unknowingly, as the sun was about to set into the water.
“Don’t move or make a sound so you don’t get trampled by the elephant” was the only thought going through my head as I was awoken from my sleep in what I believed could have been the my last moments.
I have been following traveling families on Instagram for years, and most of my favorites are the adventurous but low-maintenance people living full-time in a van. Here’s what I learned when I gave it a try for a couple vacations.
In 2016, I fulfilled a dream of living in a van. By “live” I mean “rent for five days,” but regardless, it was a blast. Check out some tips from our trip.