Back to Borrego

We return to Anza Borrego State Park for more amazing hikes, bikes, and sunrises.
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Music in this video is from a subscription with Epidemic Sound:
Oh What a Whirl - Jules Gaia
Softly, Gently - Jon E. Amber
Slow Swimming Harry - Harry Edvino
Bird Whisper - Bonn Fields
Lickety Split - Moins Le Quartet
Watcha Gon' Do - Chris Shards
Keel - Edward Karl Hanson

[@timmartin4952]

Thanks for taking us along. Really enjoy your journeys, tips and seeing what meals/dishes you prepare.

[@steves524]

Liked the upbeat sound track.🚴‍♂️

[@dawnparker9884]

So fun! We love that park!

[@HumbleRoad]

I like that shower curtain idea. C!ever!

[@edframbes5296]

Thank you! Safe Travels and God Bless!

[@adventurelifewithbob2960]

Looks like an incredible place. Thanks for sharing.

[@bruceclyne5254]

Greetings from Alabama. Your video of sky colors and shapes was spot-on. You folks are always learning and it shows. Well done!

[@marshashannon2330]

Wow! Great video. And your French toast went to a whole new level 👍 Thanks…

[@wanttoplae]

Watching you go through the slot, I kept waiting for Petra to appear at the end. Fun video. Thanks for sharing. Cool art statues too.

[@FromShetoMe]

Our son has been there twice! Would love to see it.

[@flybyairplane3528]

FSTM,,Hello, what a nice trip, see the area where we’re holes in the rock, the original people used,when we were small back home there was a large wooden mortar of wood about2 feet tall, with a long pestle,they used it for many things, We have a small collection of them, about 6 so far,I need to see if I can find an AFRICAN MARKET to see if I CAN REPLICATE the one I first saw as a child, What lovely sunsets , sorry you took a spill on your bike,,,,,MERRY CHRISTMAS & a healthy, safe healthy NEW YEAR. ! To you and your family ! Cherio,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bevn362]

Wow! just Wow! This video has it all-the stone "finds", the cooking demo, the biking-and reality through that extra soft sand, whatever that tall twiggy brush was with John hiding behind it-lol, the gorgeous sunsets, the Van tips, the music throughout. 👏🏼👏🏼Thanks for sharing

[@FromShetoMe]

That's an Ocotillo and they are gorgeous in the spring when they get their leaves and flowers.

[@bevn362]

@@FromShetoMe Thanks for the name of it…googled it and the flowers are truly gorgeous. We don’t have that in Minnesota.

[@esthers5772]

Well done 👍

[@kxrv6629]

Fun video. I’ve been to Anza Borrego many times include twice for geology field camp in college. Never been to the Slot. Have been to pictographs there, but don’t recall s long hike. Safe travels.

[@ljiljanamahmutagic6186]

What❤an❤adventure ! I have not heard of that place but now I want to go there...I love how you include all different aspects of the trip in such timely manner...divine,again D@J...Thank❤you. I wonder how did you project at home turned out...your porch!

[@FromShetoMe]

We got the foundation done, which was the hard part. Just have to order the redwood for the decking. Hoping to get to it between the holidays.

[@joelshattlesjr1733]

I enjoy reading all the commentary from your compliment of followers, too! We’re a fun group, and appreciative!! 😊

[@joelshattlesjr1733]

Duh! Should be complement !!!

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, I have a wonderful audience. You all feed my soul. Thanks.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for sharing the fun video.

[@jeffreypinnt4538]

I really enjoy your storytelling and videography!

[@controller2152]

I love fat biking in the sand too. We love our Revel and took it to Sedona for the bike fest and it was amazing. Van life w/ bikes…. It’s Amazing..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🚴🚴🚐🚐🚐💥💥💥

[@FromShetoMe]

We didn’t have nearly enough time there because the weather turned. That event sounds great.

[@dkccurf158]

Your videos are so educational and fun to watch. Love how you insert your wide variety of music selections. TY

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. Finding music is sometimes the hardest part.

[@timsmith7625]

Great shadow pics and as usual very entertaining video and sites! Beautiful sunsets too! Be careful out there as bones take to much time to heal!

[@pattyk8594]

Another great video - thank you! :o)

[@TM88FYI]

Beautiful sky and very good “shadow Art”. This video was very entertainment!!! Thank you.

[@cometsmom8943]

I'm so glad you decided to take us along. Everything was perfect from, videos, to pictures, to humor, to the music.

[@smais0219]

Thank you for publishing such wonderful videos. I found your site several weeks ago and have really spent a lot of time watching. You have my dream RV. I often travel alone and am working on sleeping in the back of my SUV and traveling and site-seeing during the day. Next year I hope to avoid hotels most of the time and camp/sleep in my SUV. This will be new for me at 72!! (Your video/editing skills are excellent, and your sidekick is a hoot!!)

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks so much. We had a nice chat this week with a woman who is now full time in her custom van. She had a nice set up in a short Ford Transit Van. There is a huge community of women solo travelers out there and I met quite a few back in 2018 at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous in Quartzite, AZ. Sure beats retiring to an unaffordable one room apartment in the city.

[@MarySears]

What great sunsets! I am just amazed at those slot canyon hikes and how small the openings you go through! Enjoy your Christmas and I can’t wait to see your next video!

[@stan3497]

Thanks for another great vid.

[@E_House]

We love Smarter Every Day!!!

[@FromShetoMe]

I particularly liked his last video about not losing your voice. Captured my KZbin philosophy perfectly.

[@nancyskean6425]

Another great video Deb! I loved the sunset and the interesting cloud formations. Thanks for taking us along. 👍

[@FromShetoMe]

Best sunrises I have ever seen were in this campground.

[@kathyowens9901]

This was a real adventure! Again thanks for sharing, all of your hikes were very exciting, enjoyed it immensely

[@mwsteffen]

Susie and I enjoyed seeing you again! Sorry we couldn’t keep up with you and John the next day lol.

[@FromShetoMe]

You wouldn't have liked our little foray into the sand. But felt pretty good to finish.

[@SavoringLife]

What a nice place. I will look forward to going there. Thank you

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed all the hikes you took, and bike rides. We haven't been to Borrego Springs in over 40 yrs. The sunsets were georgous. Love your quirky music too.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. You can tell what kind of mood I'm in by my music selections. 🤪

[@joelshattlesjr1733]

One of the most entertaining (refreshing!) videos I’ve watched in a while! Always showing us entertaining and educational excursions we’re too far away to do ourselves! Thanks for sharing the work and the fun!!!

[@angpb6176]

So glad you decided to do a video - thank you! That was a wonderful escape from our first deep freeze of the season. I liked that shower mod & cargo net, too. Looking forward to Sedona and thanks again for the fun video.

[@Sonnyboy346]

Nice video. BTW, I liked your hair short.🧑‍⚕️

[@FromShetoMe]

I thought short hair would be easier when we traveled but it turned out not to be the case. But I'm always changing it so you never know...

[@maggiebrattoli383]

Great music Debbie. I watched your video while waiting 1 hour at a Disney world ride line.

[@FromShetoMe]

OMG! We lucked out the last time we were at Disney. It was one week before everything locked down due to Covid. Didn't have to wait in line for anything. It was a blast.

[@maggiebrattoli383]

@@FromShetoMe it ended up being a 2 hours wait for a 4 minutes ride. Thank goodness for KZbin 😂

[@FromShetoMe]

Sounds gruesome.

[@govango813]

Looks like a great spot! Loved the beautiful skies! You two have so much fun!

[@FromShetoMe]

You guys need to get out of that freezer you live in and head south.

[@Tony-um2el]

Sand that soft is like 5" of snow

[@FromShetoMe]

We've experienced soft sand before but nothing like this.

[@camperab]

Thanks for the video. Scenery👍. Filming👍. Editing👍. Music👍.

[@FromShetoMe]

Every time I look at my bottle brush I think about you.

[@camperab]

@@FromShetoMe Do I resemble so much?

[@FromShetoMe]

@@camperab LOL. I don't know, you'd have to send a photo. But aren't you the one who commented on the location of my bottlebrush? If not, then that's ok because it will still remind me of you.

[@camperab]

@@FromShetoMe I am the OMNIA man.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@camperab I know. But I also thought you were the "toilet brush" man. 😅

[@aprilmarshall6245]

Such a fun video. No whip cream!!!😱

[@marthamanigross]

Loved the sky scenes. I’ve been 5’2” for 65 years, but was officially measured at 5’1” last month. 🙄🙁.

[@lostintime8172]

Great trail footage and music! Be careful out there! (Our ebikes can cause overconfidence-I speak from experience! 😜) Can’t wait to see Sedona!

[@FromShetoMe]

For sure they can. Especially when we don't have cell service.

[@LexicAver]

thanks for the syrup

[@martinluthierking]

We were just in Borrego Springs in October with our new Pleasure Way Plateau…I love that place! only problem this time of year is the days are so short, and in the summer it is extremely hot. love your videos and you actually inspired us to buy the PW and travel like this…we actually were in Utah last month were you were too.

[@FromShetoMe]

We only visit Borrego when it is cool. And yes, we were in Utah in October. One of our best trips ever.

[@martinluthierking]

@@FromShetoMe a couple years ago I walked from the Salton Sea to Borrego Springs with all my stuff on my back...yes, voluntarily

[@FromShetoMe]

@@martinluthierking Wow. That's impressive.

[@davidroddy2012]

As always enjoyed the video. Two things, how about a picture of the refurbished deck and where do you get the hat you were wearing? Thanks

[@FromShetoMe]

Hat from my favorite shop in Borrego Springs called Borrego Outfitters. Wallaroo Hat Company. We finished the foundation but need to order the wood. Will share a photo down the road. Thanks for asking.

[@FromShetoMe]

I just added a link in the description box but here it is again: www.amazon.com/dp/B07L44PSZC?ref=exp_fromshetome_dp_vv_d

[@ginabrown3901]

Another informative, inspiring video! I was there at the same time, too bad I did not ran into you guys, then again, I did not know about those trails 😞 In San Felipe now.

[@FromShetoMe]

It’s a big park. Maybe a good spot for a meetup someday.

[@afwilbanks4172]

Another great video Deb and John. Question..did you find the Marshall Homestead? Take care and remember that diet for the trail squeeze 😂

[@FromShetoMe]

Ran out of time. We’ll do it on our next visit.

[@TM88FYI]

Good morning!

[@tdadventures]

Good morning Tamiyo. Not fishing today? We have been in Florida staying at Fort De Soto Park.

[@TM88FYI]

Well I had to change my morning routine so I was little late to get here. Wow, so next week we get to see Fort De Soto Park? Never been to the Florida.Can’t wait! Enjoy !!!!!

[@tdadventures]

@@TM88FYI No, not Florida yet, We still have Vermont, MD, SC, to do. It will be awhile until Florida.

[@tdadventures]

Who was doing the shadow dancing? How fun!! Love all the colorful and beautiful sky and scenery. Are you done with your deck? Can't wait for your Sedona videos. We hope to make it back there again after the new year.

[@FromShetoMe]

Got the foundation finished. Of course that was goofy John. 🤪

[@joelshattlesjr1733]

That had to have been John!!!

[@timothylanier3849]

Hi Debbie (and John)! I would like to know what is the music that you were playing with the scenes of your ebike incident please.

[@FromShetoMe]

I list all my music in the description box below each video. I have a subscription with Epidemic Sound.

[@timothylanier3849]

Thanks Debbie. Watcha Gon' Do by Chris Shards. I found it on Pandora and added it to my Thumbs Up playlist.

[@MrWinger1951]

After having explored most of the National Parks in the West, I no longer frequent them, for many reasons. One reason is that I always bring my dog on every adventure and there are too many restrictions regarding "No Pets/Dogs on the Trail". I understand some of the potential reasoning but would be curious as to how the 'authorities' make their decisions. That said I don't take my dog on trails where he could endanger other hikers, and he is always leashed when he is with me.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, it must be frustrating for responsible pet owners. I think the parks always take the side of caution. Unlike you, most people we run into let their dogs off leash. We frequently find poop bags along trails as if their mother is going to pick up after them. And sometimes it’s to protect endangered habitat/species. We saw a dog along the trail in Anza Borrego that had stepped on a chunk of cholla. Those things have barbs so I really felt for the dog.

[@MrWinger1951]

@@FromShetoMe Thanks for the reply. I agree, I suspected most of the restrictions arise from irresponsible owners.

[@sheilakuri8387]

Which campground did you stay at?

[@FromShetoMe]

Palm Canyon Campground. It has full hookups and showers. Of course there is a ton of free dispersed camping in the park as well.