Vanward Bound: Recent Episodes
Vanward Bound
Here’s the 6th installment of our podcast. We call our friend Cole to discuss our time in Austin! It was a great having friends visit us on the road. Enjoy the episode and the pictures below from the trip.
First stop, Kerlin BBQ! Playing some pool at the Hard Luck Lounge Banger, guardian of the pocket. Lazarus Brewing All tuckered out About to float in San Marcos Floating with a Lonestar and Guty Koozie Enjoying the sun End of float Sunset at the bat bridge Cinco De Mayo Mt Bonnell Hanging at Bangers Lonestar in the creek Jeff…fishing? Bat bridge round 2! Had to wait til much later to actually see the bats. Kelli!
Today’s episodes ventures to a place Jeff used to spend time at when he was a kid, South Padre Island. Also known as a spot for spring break. Join us for a discussion with Jeff’s Mom. We also cover our time in San Antonio, largely through an interview with our Couchsurfing host, Pat!
See the Instagram posts below for photos of South Padre and San Antonio
View this post on Instagram ?South Padre Island, TX The spring break destination of Texas! I was an interesting experience being there not on spring break but the soft sand beaches were wide open for us to enjoy. Jeff grew up going here on vacation when he was a wee boy so it was fun seeing South Padre through his eyes. #southpadreisland #texas #roadtrip #notsospringbreak #sand #sandeverywhere #beaches #beachbumlife #loveandbeaches #vanlife #vanlifeadventures #vanlifer #nomad #wander #vagabond #nature #love #kayake #bayvsbeach #sunburn #happyA post shared by Jeff and Kelli (@vanward.bound) on May 11, 2019 at 8:22am PDT
View this post on Instagram ?San Antonio, TX (part 1) We had to split up the pictures from San Antonio into two parts because it was so cool! But shhh let’s try and keep it a secret. Everything from the miles long river walk to the funky cool Pearl district, we loved this city to say the least. Thanks also to our couch surfing host, @dgrpat for making our time there even more enjoyable! #sanantonio #texas #roadtrip #keepsanantonioasecret #riverwalk #mission #alamo #history #ushistory #vanlife #vanlifers #vanlifemovement #wander #pearldistrict #pearlbrewery #missionsanjuanA post shared by Jeff and Kelli (@vanward.bound) on May 13, 2019 at 5:03pm PDT
View this post on Instagram ? San Antonio, TX (part 2) The Pearl District! This area of San Antonio was awesome to visit during the day but even more magical at night. The way it lit up at night was so amazing, hence all the night shots. This area used to be the location of the Pearl Brewery back during the prohibition and has since been transformed into this cool, hip area with awesome food, a trendy hotel and shopping. What is really interesting is that all the businesses have at least one old artifact from the original brewery. We just thought it was so cool! #pearldistrict #brewery #pearlbrewery #sanantonio #love #nightphotography #cured #hotelemma #culinaryinstitureofamerica #historic #prohibition #riverwalk #lighting #wander #pacepicante #architecutreA post shared by Jeff and Kelli (@vanward.bound) on May 13, 2019 at 5:29pm PDT
Listen in on us talking about our part 2 of New Mexico / Big Bend. We call Kelli’s parents and tell them about our hike in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the quick dip into Blue Hole Natural Spring in Santa Rosa and the beauty that is Big Bend National Park.
Beginning of the Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Trail Specifically placed lights show the incredible detail of the stalagmites and stalactites Our necks hurt after the 2-1/2 hr hike was over Banger wanted to go back into hibernation in this cave Carlsbad Caverns is the largest accessible cavern in North American at 8.2 Acres We finally learned the difference between stalactites and stalagmites! Blue Hole Natural Spring is a constant 62 degrees Fahrenheit all year around
One of the many entrances to Big Bend National Park Chilling in the Rio Grande River next to the hot spring The Rio Grande separates Mexico and the United States. In this photo, Mexico is across the river and you can see a little canoe that takes people across the river. Beautiful views on the Lost Mines Trail in Big Bend Made it to the top! Robin watching the beautiful Texas sunset
Our third podcast! Join us as we talk about White Sands National Monument, Petroglyphs National Monument, and Santa Fe.
Wandering White Sands National Monument Safari Kelli Jeff preparing to sled Taking in the sight Banger in Heaven…in Santa Fe Meow Wolf Trees Ristras – Hanging dried chiles in Santa Fe
Our second podcast wrapping up the rest of Arizona!
Here are some photos from Clear Creek:
Walking in the Creek Jeff on the hike down Banger gettin’ dem fish Looking up the trail View of the canyon Laying on the “beach” Camping spot for the night Hanging around after the hike Family Photo! Bonus Saguaro!
We are starting a podcast! Here is episode 1 where we talk about our adventures in Sedona.
You can play the episode at the bottom of the page or the podcast will soon be available on iTunes and Google Play Music
Below are some pictures of the things we talk about.
Our camping spot in Sedona – Nolan Tank Road
https://www.campendium.com/nolan-tank
Aerie Loop
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/981076/aerie-loop
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Cathedral Rock
View at the top
Midway up the hike Chuckwagon Trail
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4960774/chuckwagon Podcast Notes and Corrections:
- Area 51 is in Nevada not New Mexico. We were thinking of Roswell.