I have not been there for several years... but the old camp hosts came around and put your date on your windshield.

In a van... it is expensive, but many people like it. But for the limited added head room and expense it would take...I would rather buy a box truck.

@@PsychicZya sorry, you will probably have to email the gentleman I left the contact information for. I do not know of their website.

It depends on what you need. If I only had a tent and didn't need internet, AND wanted a little privacy, I would definately go to Craggy Wash and head up the road to Mile Market Three. Hardly anyone went up there while I was there.It (Like most places) gets a lot of drive through ATV traffic during the day, but overall, given the choice, that is where I would go.

Thanks Trish

@@ErikHernandez-z5r first of all, I only made it halfway...from |Boston to Valentine Nebraska, but I can tell you that I never had any problems along the way. I stayed on route 20 so I didn't get on any of the interstates and places where there might have been trouble. There were side roads that paralleled route 20. The police are very nice if you're wearing a vest or a shirt as a sign that you're walking across America. When my wife and I did it as an assist in the van and the police let us stay in their parking lots. Fire departments let us spend the night. They were very, very friendly so that was my experience. Also, I encourage you in Nebraska to check out the cowboy trail. It's about oh. I don't remember 150 or 200 mi and it's just no more than 2 mi off the main route 20 and at parallels it and it's a nice path and I'd encourage you to get on to that. Anyway. Best of luck

@@RobandMarvy so a vest is doable and possibly can get a starting point of Nebraska kinda wild ... First and second attempt went bad but I have good friends who saved me,...tbh I am homeless and winter is ruff even with a place for the nights, I also would be towing a trailer with two dogs... (One Most of time cuz she's lazy) I've looked into the bike trails with no good routes to get me there in reasonable time. My big question to you Sir , is average each day how many miles did you actually walk .? And how many hours did it take to get that milage? 🙏🏾

Thanks for the visit

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You can not live in Rest Areas. There are other choices than having to move every 8 hours and not all Rest Areas are safe. We only stayed in them out of necessity

Yes they do! Funny thing is, we now live in Mexio and so many houses where I live do NOT have hot water!! So instead of renting a house and spending the money on a hot water hear and it's installation, I just heat water on the stove, add it to a big bucket of water in my shower and use the camp shower. Skills learned while living in a van can be used elsewhere!

Thank you! Cheers!

Yes, you are absolutely correct. I was referring to the fact that you do NOT need Guy Lines. (I explain that clearly in this video, but I did use the term Free-Standing afterwards.) But regardless, I stand corrected. As far as drilling the screws into the hard rocky soil. you just drill them. No special technique. You can see it in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqDdo4yJisaIe6s

No. It is just hard or rocky soil. the desert ground is rocky but not solid rock.

@@RobandMarvy Thanks!

I beleieve that would be relevant to other topics such as housing or adapting. But was there someplace in this video you think that would be relevant

@@RobandMarvy You simply benefit by an added level of cultural awareness provided by your partner.

@@peterdement Yes, I understand that, however, I do not see how that is relevant to this video. You said I "failed" to mention... but my point is that there is nothing in this video to suggest one would be in more danger than I would be, by ignoring these common sense suggestions offered.So if you beleieve there is an example of something I discussed in this video that supports your statement, please direct me to the time stamp so I further understand your statement that I failed to mention my relationship. Thanks!

True... but often people just go to Walmart and buy the cheapest Para Cord not realizing that different strand counts and quality can vary the actual strength from well under 200lbs to over 2,000lbs. But I agree, good quality cord has a thousand uses.

And I guess that is a point... people should stay where they feel safe. I also would never live in a border town or a Mexican city known for its crime. Also, as stated in my video, there are things you just don't do in Mexico...like driving at night between towns. So if that is something you plan on doing with US plates on your car...then I would again just stay home. Also you are absolutely correct that the number of unreported crimes is very high in Mexico. I took that into cosideration, but you failed to mention that accorning to the Bureau of Justice: in 2022, in the US, only 41.5% of violent crimes and 31.8% of household property crimes were reported to authorities. keep in mind that the US has almost three times the population making the actual numbers much higher. But even if you take the unreported crimes into consideration, and cut the numbers in half, the US STILL has a higher crime rate. Now I am not saying that it is "Safe" to live in Mexico. But rather, if you really WANT to visit or live in Mexico or any other Country... do your homework. Personally, I have had more issues with crime AND police in the US. (Maybe because now I am older and not worth the trouble to anyone) But as far as anyone wanting to move to Mexico... well, I really don't have a dog in that fight. Stay home and face the local statistics in your city, or find a safer Country. I agree that Mexico is NOT topping the "safest" list, but it is an incredible Country once you understand it and put everything in perspective. With over a million Americans living here... by the way some people talk you would think that these expats should be being slaughtered or raped or robbed by the thousands. Instead, they are eating great food, meeting new friends and living an affordable life in an amazing culture.

​​​@@RobandMarvy I agree with most of your points. However, considering that murder is more likely to be reported than burglary, Mexico's higher murder rate might provide a closer reflection of the true crime rate compared to the US. It does seem peculiar to suggest that one is more likely to be murdered in Mexico than robbed. I saw estimates that suggest 90% of crime in Mexico goes unreported. This underscores the complexities of comparing crime rates between countries. I could be wrong. there's people that exaggerate and there's people that downplay Mexico's violence and crime. Like in many places, violence tends to be concentrated in specific areas, and being informed about these regions is important for safety. Taking precautions, such as avoiding nighttime travel between towns, is sensible. Ultimately, Mexico's beauty is undeniable, but thorough research, reading travel advisories, and taking necessary precautions are essential.

Yes, i have seen that too. Reminds ofall the men with shotguns in Uniforms outside of Wells Fargo Trucks transfering cash in public in the US, or all the guards with guns in every bnad in the US protecting the customers... and now we want to give weapons to teachers to protect our children. I guess when we see it in another Country it just becomes more obvious.

"Paper Mache Alien Mummies".....Good One! LOL.

Finally...someone who has a sense of humor!!

Absolutely

And as always, thanks for watching.

Yes, as what is currently evident in the US right now, people will believe in whatever reinforces their personal values and beliefs rather than be objective and open to accepting actual facts. Whan empowers our media and politcal base is that "Bad News sells newspapers"

Oh yeah??? Well try to pay for an RV spot at a US National Park during peak season! Now THAT's extortion! LOL!