Hey y'all! Spring is definitely in the air @mountainjewel. Seems a bit early, but we really can't complain!
Many of you will remember our epic quest to find N America's Caffeine Plant which was a couple of weeks ago. Ini and I both traveled throughout our 20s and those who know us now know us as homesteaders, but we're travelers at heart! The last trip invigorated and inspired us and reminded us of how easy it is to be on the move and just go! So we've planned another trip, this time to Florida!
We want to meet up with Steemians along the way, especially those who share similar interests and may have cool Permaculture stuff going on that we can document! Here is our route and no promises about stopping along the way, but if it aligns: how cool!
Our trusty biodiesel Genevieve, has taken us on many adventures since we picked her up in Massachusetts all those years ago.
She was converted from a Jetta TDI into an awesome Permaculture car that uses a common waste stream in our culture and turns it into fuel!
Through Greasecar systems, there's a tank in the back that we put filtered used vegetable oil into (that we get from restaurants for example) and can run ~40 miles/gal! It's time to kick this system back into gear!
She's taken us to the Grand Canyon for an epic hike from the rim to the mighty Colorado in one day! (not exactly advised):
Through Colorado's Garden of the Gods:
Up to pristine mountain passes:
To the Appalachian Mountains:
Out to California's majestic Redwoods:
And so many places inbetween!!
It's time to kick back up the veggie oil system!!
And hit the road again for a little adventure!!
If you're interested in being a part of our journey and connecting with us, contact us in the comments or on discord! We'll be making a visit to a few key permaculture places in Florida, which will be announced in coming posts, but if you have any suggestions of places along our route to stop as well, please share them with us!
We're hoping to connect with Steemians while we're on the move and will be spending a little over a week in the southernmost part of Florida so if you live there and have any spots you'd like to take us let us know!
We do plan on seeing one set of Steemians, @birdsinparadise! and I'm sure they'll take us to some cool spots!
We want to fish, hike, see cool places, enjoy the ocean, visit permaculture farms or places with lots of beauty and biodiversity.
Show us your most beautiful place!
Please tag anyone you know who lives in these areas to spread the word of our travels!
Thanks and bright blessings!
