Pulling over on the side of the road in the Mojave desert so Victor could go collect black lava rocks. Yum!
Migration Begins
We’ve loaded the truck and will begin driving to New Mexico shortly. This is our first load of stuff that were bringing out there. Though it’s bound for storage, it’s fun to begin to imagine all this stuff in Casa
Hindu Temple, Taos, NM
Could we manage a garden like this one? It looks easy. Walking through the temple grounds.
Holy Hole
What kind of creature created this new hole? Maybe they’re for hire to help build the house.
Rain Talk With a Neighbor
Victor and our neighbor engage in a riveting dialogue about the number of inches it’s rained within the last week.
First Supper at the Casa
The 4th, Steven and Victor style.
Mica Hunting
Victor hikes in the hills near our land, by the telecommunications towers. He’s on the prowl for pieces of Mica which will make our fireplace sparkle (when mixed in with the plaster for finishing it)!
5 Minutes From Home
Panoramic view on the way up to the big hill with the signal towers.
Relaxing
Sunset in our living room.
Our Latest ‘Breaking Bad’ Experience Begins
Trailer delivered (borrowed from Aunt and Uncle). A perfect way to begin spending days and nights up here. No drug dealing, we promise.
Shed Delivery
And the shed arrives…
Shopping for Sheds
Thanks to Victor’s dad, we can temporarily keep a shed at his place until we move here long term. It is a great way for us to begin to store things we use when we come here- tools, tents, folding