Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Where to park up!

I bet the only time you felt somewhat unsafe was w...

2010-01-25T18:44:14.811-05:00

I bet the only time you felt somewhat unsafe was when Justin and I came to visit you in Florida in March 2007! We were parked at a Taco Bell and next door was a hotel. We asked the hotel management to park for the night and they had no problem with that. We did run into some people arguing late in the night that woke us all up. We thought they might get into a fist fight. But we just stayed calm in Sherman and they ended up leaving later on.
Life's always a great adventure, that's for sure!

p.s. I'm Ruth and Kevin's daughter :)

Thank you for your comments. Yes we always pick u...

2010-01-23T16:02:14.994-05:00

Thank you for your comments. Yes we always pick up after ourselves and Whiskey! We use dumpsites at welcome centres, truck stops and rest areas or if we pay to camp somewhere. We ask permission when we think it is needed, we camp near others depending on the area. We have never felt unsafe at anytime, or we would not camp it that spot. We don't like truck stops, they are too noisy, smelly and crowded for us.

I know the spot you mean at Los Cerritos, we stayed there and yes they were going to start building at the area where everyone was parked. We did stay at the Los Cerritos Beach Club just north of the free camping spot for a few nights. We stayed for free there, but had a beer at the bar and Kevin was able to get WiFi from the beach club with his Hawking Antena (see our blog on that in Dec. Free Wi-Fi Inernet Access)

Yes we are having fun and can't wait to be back on the road in March.

Great photos and great places to boondock. Have yo...

2010-01-23T14:55:04.068-05:00

Great photos and great places to boondock. Have you had any luck in the Todos Santos area? We found an arroyo about 8km north of town right on the beach, but I just didn't feel comfortable out there by my lonesome. Los Cerritos beach is kinda beat up and one of the local landowners has been chasing RVs out of the area, according to some folks we chatted with. Any suggestions would be most welcome at it appears the opportunities are drying up. Happy travels!

Cheers,
Kevin

Hi Ruth. Very informative post, today...thanks. O...

2010-01-23T14:54:54.541-05:00

Hi Ruth. Very informative post, today...thanks. Our plan is to do much the same, especially when just looking for a place to stay overnight. In every one of your photos, you appear to be the perfect overnight guests. Everything seems to be kept clean, and you are as unobtrusive as possible. If everyone followed your example, we wouldn't have any problem finding overnight spots. In fact, I have on occassion gone out, and picked up garbage, or put shopping carts away, while waiting for Teresa. Hopefully, these small acts will ensure that RV'ers will always be welcomed !!

Looks like your having fun with Sherman. If he'...

2010-01-23T10:27:16.637-05:00

Looks like your having fun with Sherman. If he's like our Friend. Miles=Smiles

We do the same when traveling. Makes the trip much more fun.

I hope you pick up after Sherman. Most would not f...

2010-01-23T10:04:18.947-05:00

I hope you pick up after Sherman. Most would not feel safe parking in unprotected areas, like the ones you choose. Many local LEO's would not allow you to park overnight,and would knock on your door and demand you move. Walmart is private property with lighted areas and still you have to have the OK from Management to stay or they can ask you to leave. Unless you are sleeping days many places will not be safe. Truck stops are much better, as they have dumps and are open for overnight customers. Although some that run diesels all night can polute the air and wake you, as they come and go.