I Cried On My First Day Back in Quartzsite, AZ 🌵 | Solo Female Van Life Adventures

My first day back in Quartzsite, AZ for the 2024-25 season.
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[@lindagailsch]

Awwww Taco! So good to see that sweet boy! I can totally understand it being emotional to see everyone without Wayne. Im so glad Taco is surrounded by love from all of you! Im sure Wayne is looking down rejoicing you all being back together again. Wynston & Taco had their moment too. Good also seeing Yellow Wolf & Matty. The sunsets in the desert are so beautiful!

[@llynnette1]

Oh Amanda, I was crying right there with you. I have never met any of you yet, but watching your videos has made me an impression on me. Remembering your friend and seeing how happy Taco is just lifted my heart.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I appreciate you. ❤️

[@sharonsparks4299]

No tears without love. He is with you all.❤

[@axdesho]

Yeah, remember processing emotions like you’re doing is good and there’s nothing wrong with it and you actually feel better after it’s all done. You’re really sweet. ❤

[@cathymurphy7922]

Amanda,it’s ok to not be ok sometimes…have your cry,eat your dinner,enjoy the sunset! Tomorrow is a new day…grief can happen anytime…

[@DottieStanley]

Lot's of us crying today. It's good to cry and cleanse your soul.

[@juliehoot3916]

😢

[@valerieclifton3902]

Thanks!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Wow, Valerie - that is so beyond generous of you! Thank you SO much!

[@juliehoot3916]

So sorry Amanda! You'all love Wayne so much and I am sure his presence was real strong. Lots of love! 💕 So good to see Taco! Please give Yellow Wolf my heartfelt condolences. 🙏♥️

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

His presence WAS strong. I felt like he was with us, for sure.

[@eileenstickney80]

what we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us…Helen Keller. I hope her quote gives you comfort.

[@zappa1952]

Things will get better. I'm almost 72 and lost many friends. Actually saw my van in your video. Kinda cool.

[@ladypaw189]

HUGE HUGS.. and PATS to that dapper daug Wynston. Looks like you got back tho Q before the weather change north. Enjoy your friends you can support each other... I'm still grieving both my neighbors, oh how I miss them. Looking at their house and walking Annie by it just triggers my emotions. It's not easy losing a friend. You have my deepest sympathy along with Yellow Wolf.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thanks Pam. See you soon..🥰❤️

[@jamesdove8021]

So very sorry for the loss of your friend.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I appreciate that.

[@cherylchambers1070]

Hugs so glad you got to see Taco and everyone thoughts are with you all ❤

[@pamelaklemp5615]

TACO! Be still my heart... so GLAD to see that darling pup! 🐶 ❤. Amanda, dear sweet child of the heart ❤. Underneath all of your "hold it together" exterior is a heart of Pure Gold 💓. Your kindness and genuine concern for "All Things Good" is what allows your emotions to fill-up and overflow... 🎶 Your Cup Runneth Over With Love 🎶. Good Blessings to you and Wynston. SHALOM (PEACE AND FREEDOMS) Always be yours.

[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Its good to grieve when you need to. A big hug to you....😢

[@Stay_tooned]

So glad you got back and enjoyed some time with Taco and friends. The firsts are hard. Good to share the dificult times with those around you!

[@ervinslens]

Your cinematography is beyond spectacular my friend! Such a beautiful and soothing atmosphere, you nailed it here!

[@rosamaryzayas5650]

Taco is so cute. It takes time to heal. 💔

[@coopart1]

You are an awesome soul

[@MyNomadicDream]

It was cool meeting you and Winston yesterday!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Hope to see you soon!

[@MyNomadicDream]

For sure

[@iamadomesticdiva2918]

I don't know if someone has suggested this or not but I saw it in another video thought it was a great idea. Take pillowcases and stuff them with your clothes. You'll have a place to store clothes and also have a few nice pillows to lay on

[@cindyjohnston3134]

snowing like crazy in montana so not wonder arizona is getting full...lol ..Sooo the wind in quartzite is like montana wind...oh fun...lmao

[@masayoshiba]

You are very kind. I am going there this winter! (always off-seasons in the past) Thank you for sharing a lot of good stuff.

[@dfros1957]

Awe, Its so nice to see Taco. He looks like he looks happy. 🥰🤗

[@kevinwatson4753]

Hi Amanda... A new follower getting some tips from you after the first day. Retired Canadian first year for me. I was at laposa South but that busy atmosphere wasn't for me... But paid the 180 for the water and garbage... Found some great bml private about 45 miles south of quartzite. Looking forward to following you for more inspiration. Ty

[@valerieclifton3902]

Your videos are epic. Carry on being you. Immense respect.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thank you! Will do!

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

Taco is looking great and happy. It hasn't been long since Wayne passed. Tears are understandable. Let them flow. Beautiful sunset you filmed. Have a fun time out there. I don't envy the dust!🙁

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

Crying tears of Joy today God bless 🎉

[@alexmodic9722]

I so feel for your emotions. Know that we all understand the situation and how impactful this is on you. You have lots of good friends if you need to lean on someone....❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thanks Alex.

[@RVingwithG]

💚💚💚💚💚👋👋 hello Amanda and Winston it was nice to meet you with Matty Van Halen there in quartzite thanks for the beautiful sticker. RVingWithG 💚👋

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Hey G! So glad we met. If y'all ever wanna have a campfire and a few beers, I'm totally in! Just toss me an invite. 😘😘

[@Joanna_L]

It’s nice to see the softer side of Amanda 🥰

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Oh I've cried in so many of my videos this year. 😂😂

[@Joanna_L]

@ This was special… we can tell which friends are your deepest connections. Wayne must have been a great guy.

[@cheyenneyakima8695]

Being emotional is perfectly fine. It's who we are as human beings. We enjoy you and the beautiful people you met on your wonderful journey of life. Good memories and sad memories of a lifetime. Cheyenne. Part time van lifer and professional commercial truck driver..

[@juliesimonton5072]

Pups r cute 🐾🐾

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

I love Yellow Wolf. I never met Wayne but I’m so happy YW has Taco nor❤

[@wyrdnwylde]

A side note: Thanks for sharing the info about your favorite water fill station. I was just there yesterday, and yes, it's great water. 🙂

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

It is! I typically get Primo but this is just as good, and it's cheaper. 🙌

[@Ournomadicjourney]

Hello there Amanda & Wynston!! ❤❤ La Posa South is jamming! We're only opened 1/2 days right now. You're so tender hearted and sweet 🫶🫶🤗

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Hey friends! We're baaaaack. ❤️❤️

[@mikam8801]

I also cried today, for us women, especially my daughters.

[@4yellowwolf]

Me too 🙏🏽

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

Me too😩

[@belindasalinas]

Likewise here 😢

[@fortunateadventures3664]

It was nice to see Taco again,I felt you cried to.I miss Quartzsite not sure if I’ll make it in January it’ll be the first year I don’t go since 2016,I like staying on blm to recently adopted a doggie she’s 11 months old Sophie would like to bring her on a big trip in the van,not sure how well she’d do.Safe travels Amanda🐾

[@philonline247]

Looks like a great place to be. Hopefully I get a chance to check it out

[@Justabuckeye]

What a beautiful sunset.

[@Sususudio]

What a sweet dog ❤

[@a_bus_and_a_pyr]

I’ll be there in a couple weeks, gas is $2.59 in Arkansas now. Heard 50 mph wind gust out there and dg market is not big rig friendly. Wayne is still there in spirit.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Getting around town in Quartzsite isn't really big rig friendly. 🤣 All the parking lots are pretty small and difficult to navigate, especially during peak season.

[@a_bus_and_a_pyr]

@ I’ve got a 38ft bus and had a little trouble parking there, family $ and coyote, but looking ahead before entering the lot is my best bet.

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

Haha her favorite water fill is near the corner of Main & Riggles, across from Chevron. Shush, don't tell. 👍 Rock on 🙂.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Ahahaha I guess you recognized where I was at. 😏😉

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

@AdventuringWithAmanda You told everyone in an upload a year or two ago. Sorry for blowing your cover. It is good tasting water !

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

@@mythicalnomadadventure969 oh I'm just being funny. 😘 Yes, I did introduce everyone to this water station a couple of times. It's so great!

[@marilynbubb-yh5yk]

Yea taco. Such a good boy.

[@nancyllowe4]

I can't wait to go to get my season fries and homemade suasage gravy from Mountain Quail Cafe!!!

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Yum!

[@nancyllowe4]

I wondered how you would do seeing Taco. Grateful Taco has you all and you have a forever love bond that would touch Wayne deeply. A rare kind of love between you all! Cherish this and Wayne would be wrapping his arm across your shoulders. Hugs! ❤⭕️🙏

[@maryfry920]

Hi Amanda, of course you got emotional. All those memories come flooding in. One thing for sure taco was sure happy to see you. I know Wayne would be so grateful for all you Angles of Mercy👍

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Taco was SO happy!

[@LiveLifeNow]

Hugs to you my sweet friend 🤗

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Love and miss you!

[@LiveLifeNow]

@@AdventuringWithAmanda love ya and I cannot wait to get to Q!! Counting down.

[@topofhelist6592]

I’m in the verge of selling what I have and buying a sprinter transit. I went from 4 bed 3 bath house to 16x 48 shabin living in my camper while I built it for 3 years I have a mini van geared out and after down sizing and being more free it only lead to me wanting to be even more free and enjoy my life while I’m able to. I spend most weekends staying in my town and country now. I don’t know how much longer I can partake in what is socially acceptable ti most as my eyes continue to open to the possibilities of the different way to live life I’d consider more enjoyable.

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

Wish I could come this year. Maybe next year.

[@AJK278]

❤HUGS❤

[@judivowell5748]

We have been back for a few weeks. It's definitely like coming home. I am so grateful for your happy news on Wynston. ❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Thank you! Very happy to be back in Quartzsite.

[@judivowell5748]

@ we're camping with Rob and Dottie so maybe we'll meet this season.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

@@judivowell5748 awww I love them!!

[@susanhiggins1940]

Thought you would miss Wayne more seeing Taco!!! ❤

[@garylafreniere9194]

Hello Amanda, life has its disappointments and victories disappointments in expecting things that people will follow through for what they say they will do and they don’t follow through rejection acceptance all different emotions. I love you, Amanda. I choose to love you. I want to see you again. I hope Winston hangs in there, Gary,

[@johnpeddicord4932]

No need to worry Wayne from above TACO in good hands with Lone WOLF, Amanda And the Tinker King RIP, howdy Sir Wynston

[@susanhiggins1940]

U making me cry

[@janetjacoby9507]

Awwww. You're so sweet. Come on 🫴 over to The Spot and say hi. Would love to meet you. Stay safe. Will be back this weekend!!!

[@CS-uc2oh]

It's so disturbing how many people get out on the road and insist on living on top of each other... still. Like being in a city isn't enough, they do the same thing out in the wild. I don't want anyone within a mile or 2 of me in all directions. If someone parks close, I get infuriated and move. People should be able to live without some else being too close.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

That's why I come to BLM land. Not a person in sight of my camp. 🥰

[@MsRotorwings]

Infuriated? Park where no one wants to be.

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Amanda

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Hi Alan!

[@cosmicsunbeams]

Taco 🌮🌮

[@4yellowwolf]

❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Love you.

[@DonnaJean-spwannabe]

@4yellowwolf we all appreciate you adopting taco. He is such a good boy and has adjusted well to all of his moves and now he found a home with you so thank you❤

[@DonnaJean-spwannabe]

Don't make me cry. I miss taco too

[@JCGible]

👍🙂

[@valerieclifton3902]

You are spectacular I admire your moxy!

[@geniajacobs789]

I bought gas today in Arkansas for 2.53 gallon

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I love that for you. 🥰

[@jozemfam3288]

How far is the town and what city is it in to get food gas water?

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

You can get all of those things in Quartzsite.

[@SusanTiffany-j9m]

🚐🚐🚐

[@ValetaBarger]

As I'm watching your video I realized you drove past the RV where my daughter and her duck are staying until tomorrow. He has become a local celebrity in the park. We will be leaving to go to La Posa South for the winter if you happen to be out there and see a duck in a dog playpen with a pool just stop in and say hello. My daughter Jennifer is very warm and welcoming. She'll gladly let you meet Anthony. Stay safe, have fun. Give Wynston hugs and kisses from this adoring fan.

[@leslieservantofgod8601]

🙋😃💖💕🖖

[@sheilaDH]

Amanda, you have such a kind heart. ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nancyllowe4]

Where can you camp fir free off of Gold Nugget Road outside of Quartzsite

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I'm not sure exactly where that is. But the free BLM land is Roadrunner, Scaddan Wash, Hi Jolly, Dome Rock, and Plomosa. Plenty of options!

[@belindasalinas]

​@@AdventuringWithAmanda Thank you for the list!

[@christinelove9146]

no one can afford rent anymore. maybe with daddy trump coming back into office, things will become affordable again

[@carolwest6095]

Did you invest in stocks or crypto. Generally, this may be the only way to make money in the next couple of years. If he brings more manufacturing plants back to the Midwest, that may also be something. I hope he doesn't spend the next 4 years simply making his rich friends richer and the middle class poorer. Oh, and he also may turn your favorite free camping spot into a oil rig or mine.

[@Zeldagirl64]

Too much for me, stop that 😢

[@janetjacoby9507]

I hate this stupid wind!!!

[@sonyak9879]

❤Any chance you might share a list of blm land in the area that has decent cell signal?❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

It all depends on your cell service provider, and how busy each area is. 🥰

[@sonyak9879]

@AdventuringWithAmanda Thanks

[@carolwest6095]

They put up a new cell tower so there may be better service this year.

[@carolwest6095]

I hope you fly your kite🪁🏜 It does make a person feel better. Today is an interesting new reality for people. We need to be with folks for support and love. My new song to help me cope with these unsteady emotions is the original version of "Hornandos Hidaway." Makes me laugh every time.😅

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Quartzsite wind is perfect for flying my kite. 😍

[@livnsji]

❤