Preview of Al_fey's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Itacare, Brazil Entry Title: "Day 226 - Morro de Sao Paulo to Itacare" Entry: "We were booked on the 10:30 boat leaving the harbour this morning, so we enjoyed our last delicious breakfast and got our stuff together. Spurning the advances of the many taxi wheelbarrow chappies, we walked the 20 minutes back to the harbour area, which was pretty hot work in the blazing morning sun. The 'town' area near the harbour manages to be both the most contemporary part of the island and also the least attractive, quite an achievement. When we could see the sea opening up in front of us we knew that we were getting closer to the boat! Unfortunately half of Israel seemed to be waiting for the same ferry as us, so we dumped our bags and prayed that we wouldn't be jammed in a mini bus with them all the way to our next beach area, called Itacare. For some reason the young Israelis that are travelling over here tend to be an absolute nightmare, really rude and loud, very different to most that I've encountered elsewhere? Anyway, when we eventually set off the boat ride itself was most pleasant... ...it was a much smaller boat that the one we'd taken from Salvador, but we were heading to a much smaller town and a connecting bus down the east coast. It was a really nice journey with plenty of other beaches on ...
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Conversion Van Camping Tips
Conversion van camping doesn't give you the luxury of life in an RV, nor the discomfort of sleeping in a tent. It can be tough to safely heat a van at night, but it's cheap compared to an RV, and you can go places they cannot. We spent more than 25 nights sleeping in our conversion van last year.
Life In A Conversion Van
Make your van into something that's useable for you, especially if it's going to be your residence for days or weeks at a time. For my wife and I, this meant having space to move around. We took out the two middle seats which, I convinced Ana, would be good armchairs for the living room. Then we had enough space for dressing or cooking. The bench-seat in back folds out into a comfortable bed, so we were all set for camping.
When traveling, you need a system of organization to keep your space inside the van livable. After our first long trip, we noticed the many things we never used. We got more efficient after that. We're also able to keep the space open, despite carrying many things, by using plastic storage tubs you can buy almost anywhere. They stack well, and if you need more room at night, you can put them on the roof. They're rainproof with the lids snapped on.
Heating A Conversion Van
Camping in a van can be cold at times, as it was for us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. We started the van and cranked up the heater once in a while, but only for brief periods. The danger of carbon monoxide poisoning is just too great to leave the car running while you are sleeping.
We also cooked to heat up the van. Our propane camp stove burned very clean. Any time it was cold, it was time to cook dinner, breakfast, or tea. This heated up the van nicely. Again, because of carbon monoxide, I wouldn't recommend ever sleeping with a propane burner going. Still, sometimes a quick warm-up is all you need before you crawl under the blankets for the night.
The secret to heating a conversion van when camping is to give up. Enjoy meal time warm-ups, but unless you have electric power, I don't know of a safe way to heat a van all night. Instead, you can heat yourselves. Wear warm clothing. Bring more blankets than you think you'll need. Prepare a thermos bottle full of hot coffee each night, so it will be waitng for you in the morning. You get to warm the van when you make it, and warm up yourselves drinking it for breakfast.
Advantages Of Conversion Van Camping
Traveling and camping in a conversion van costs less than in an RV. The initial cost is a lot less if you buy used, as we did, and the cost of driving it is substantialy less. We averaged 18 miles per gallon on our last cross-country trip. Most recreational vehicles are lucky to get half of that, and they're very expensive to maintain.
Compared with tent camping, a van is much more comfortable. Even if you backpack, you are probably going to drive some kind of car to wherever you go. With a van, you can come inside if it starts to rain. If you're backpacking a long way from home, you can save on motels on the drive to and from the trailhead.
Camping can be more comfortable in an RV, but not in all ways. It's nice, for example, to park anywhere. We've taken naps in parking lots, and nobody was the wiser, thanks to tinted windows, curtains, and the inconspicuousness of a van. At a free campground in Florida we got the best spot, on a bank overlooking Lake Talquin, because our van was small enough to fit there, unlike most of the RVs.
It's great to be able to drive anywhere. In the conversion van, camping wherever we are when it gets dark is no problem. Finally, some larger RVs drag a car around because the big rig just isn't practical for daily driving. Our coversion van is a second home AND our primary vehicle for shopping or going to work. That's flexibilty.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Gregory Z55 Backpack Review
The Gregor Z55 is an excellent choice for backpackers who need to have gear readily accessible. Its generously sized stretch outer pocket makes it easy to take excess gear, layers, or even a helmet and just stow-and-go. Combine that with Gregory's quality construction and you have an excellent technical pack for active outdoor use. It features: • Top-loading pack with side access features water-resistant zippers on the floating removable lid, side and front zippers • Large front ''bucket'' pocket expands, allowing stashing of bulky gear, plus it's easily accessible • Front-of-bucket pocket features a zippered pocket for additional weatherproof storage • Jet Stream™ suspension system with AeroTech™ mesh on back panel helps move moisture away • Lightweight, perforated V-framesheet with a single hollow, aluminum-alloy stay provides support and torsional stiffness without a heavy feel • Flexible Auto-Fit harness matches your shoulder slope and angle; perforated foam covered with 3D mesh vents and wicks moisture away • Constructed from 210-denier HT (high tenacity) double-box ripstop nylon and nylon twill for tear strength and abrasion resistance • Mesh waistbelt pockets are ideal for stashing gels, lip balm, sunscreen or that mini-tool • Fit: Unisex • Frame type: Internal • Approximate volume: 3350 cubic inches (55 liters) • Average weight: 3 lbs. 5 oz. (1.5 kilograms) • Adjustable torsoNo • Fits torso: 17.5 - 19.5 inches • Fits waist/hips: 28 - 34 inches • Material ...
Thursday, December 8, 2011
LeDonne Vacquetta Leather U-Zip Mini Backpack Black
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Let's Play Fallout 3 [CH1][P10of78]
Chapter 1 - The Early Years Want to get in touch? en-gb.facebook.com Necroscope-Keogh/100000726649805 formspring.me contactnecro@googlemail.com Mods Used: RH Ironsights Enhanced Weather Weapon Mod Kits BlackWolf Backpacks Ghost Body Suit Combat Dusters DarNifiedUIF3 Mini Hideout Lucy West Companion RobCo Certified +Many more For more mod information, please visit: www.fallout3nexus.com WATCH IN HD 720/Full Screen for best quality. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. All videos fall under the fair use policy of copyright. I earn no money from these videos.
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