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The population of Amboy, California is 4.
Literally, 4 people live here and I think we met half the population by stopping at the post office.
Which is surprising because Amboy has a lot going for it. For one, there's a massive crater you can hike, Route 66 goes right through it, and there's a bunch of spooky abandoned buildings. Oh yes, and weird lions placed randomly on the side of the road.
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Top 5 reasons why I love having a home on wheels:
TRAVELING. For relatively low cost. We usually like to boondock, so gas and food are typically our only major costs.
Less space that I have to clean and maintain!
Being able to cook and prepare our meals when we're on the road (rather than constantly going out to eat).
Traveling with my pets! Before we decided on this lifestyle, I always felt so conflicted about travel because I usually had to leave my babies in the care of someone else.
Being able to move to new locations without having to pack and unpack.
What are YOUR reasons for choosing this lifestyle? Let us know in the comments below!
Slab City: known as the "last free place on earth".
It is actually an abandoned military base in Southern California that hundreds of people make their home. Sometimes just in the winter, sometimes all year round. It is known as the last free place because it is not government controlled. Unlike BLM land, there are no time limit restrictions for how long people can stay here. There are also no rules regarding what kind of structure one can live in.
As you might expect, a lack of rules and regulation can reveal the ugliness of humanity, but also the beauty. Stray dogs have the run of the place. Campers, RVs, and makeshift dwellings of every kind are strewn in a somewhat organized fashion. Some surrounded by trash and junk, some surrounded by fascinating art. Some by both. It is truly a place where freedom and poverty meet, and it is a creative sanctuary for many people.
If it looks familiar, it is because it was featured in the movie 'Into the Wild'. Leonard Knight, the man who created the infamous Salvation Mountain is in the movie as well.
It is truly a unique experience. I found myself not knowing how to feel. At times I felt sad and other times I felt amazed at the creativity and freedom here. From social media, blogs, and videos, I've found that everyone reacts to this place differently. For me, it is what it is. It is beautiful and disturbing and scary and wonderful all at once.
And I'm glad we're here (for a night at least).
What are some of the most fascinating places you’ve been?
Loneliness.
I feel it's not something people talk about much when it comes to full-time travel. In my experience, it was a reality. We were thousands of miles away from everyone we knew and loved. It was just the two of us and our 3 cats. We were constantly outsiders - we could not relate to the people in their cars driving to work in the morning. We were not in a rush at the grocery store in order to get home and feed the kids. The people we met we could relate to were usually traveling as well. And while we met some amazing people, there were long stretches in between. You truly have to seek out like minded people; put yourself out there; know who to trust.
For me, disconnection from society is both and a blessing and a curse. Without the distractions, I found myself. I learned which habits make me feel good and which ones don't. I paid attention to how I feel more than I ever have. I realized that being sensitive in this world is a strength, not a weakness. Not to mention the amazing adventures we went on and sights we saw.
In the end, I realized there is loneliness in travel, but there is also clarity.
Anyone else feel the same?
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