Week 194 of vanlife

194 weeks ago I pulled into camp not knowing a single other person doing this lifestyle. I was looking for connection, adventure, and maybe proof that there were other people out there building life differently. What I found ended up changing everything. But it took me years to find others. Since then, I've shared camps with people from all walks of life. Days filled with hiking trails, climbing routes, river swims, art sessions, and exploring roads that lead to places you couldn't have planned for. Nights spent watching movies under the stars, squeezing into vans for games, listening to the same songs played by way too many guitars, and sharing meals made from whatever everyone brought to the table. One thing I've learned is that community isn't built through the big moments alone but through the little routines. The morning coffee conversations, inside jokes, birthdays, random dust storms and potluck dinners after long days outside. Food has always been one of the things that brings people together, and lately one of my favorite camp additions has been wildbrine's Fermented Chickpea Salad. It's an easy way to add protein, fiber, and live probiotics to a meal, whether we're building a quick lunch at camp or putting together a full potluck spread after a day of adventures. Looking back, I'm reminded how special everyday life can be when you experience it alongside people who are just beginning their own journey. Their excitement becomes contagious, and somehow even after all these years on the road, it still feels like the adventure is just getting started. #WildbrinePartner #LivingNourishment #VanLife #RoadLife #NomadLife #CommunityOnTheRoad