Van Life Tucson Arizona | Camper Van Life S1:E36

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[@Weretherussos]

Comments? Questions? Leave them here -> weretherussos.com/things-to-do-in-tucson-arizona/

[@JfisherEntertainmentDeaf]

not sure whats going on here. seemly the caption/subtitle (specificly the english caption (not auto-caption)) is off. the timing is off.

[@leelokje]

Hello Joe and Kait. I have been watching your travel blog since the summer of last year and I need to thank you. Because of watching the two of you, I got so inspired to change my life to a much more adventurous version, that I sold my house in south Florida, drove 2200 miles, just me and my dog, to Tucson, AZ. I’m staying in a motel for now until I can move into a small house that overlooks the Catalina Mountains. While driving, I thought of you constantly and of Leo just as much, maybe a little bit more. After I move to my new house on Feb 1, the next step is looking for a camper van or a small Class C and go where the wind blows. You two have made a big impact on my life and this particular video was great in telling me where I should get the best bread and tamales here in town. Thank you so much! I hope I’m lucky enough to run into you one day. Leo is super cute, especially when he yawns! Traveling or hiking without a dog? No way. Love you guys!!! BTW Tucson is amazing and I highly recommend getting the Arizona State Parks pass for $75/yr and check out the trails at Catalina State Park. Amazing place!!! I go there daily.

[@4dulcelife]

We went on that Titan tour when our son was about 8 years old. He got to sit in that chair. He is now in the Air Force (8 years going) stationed in Minot, ND, near missle silos that still exist.

[@patmaier6917]

I have never heard anyone say why they love van life, like that. BECAUSE, they always have their home with them when they travel. That is my thinking and am told that is crazy. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone!

[@kenrice]

My wife and I are enjoying your Van Life Series videos and learn something new with every video.

[@route66flyer29]

I love the Pima Air Museum, one of my all time favorite places and always wanted to visit the Titan Missile Museum but never got around to do it. I worked on that B-52 tail number 0133 both at Loring AFB Me. flying Chrome Dome missions during the cold war (before it was painted camo) and again at Anderson AFB Guam flying missions over Vietnam. *Dance the Skies*

[@joycebarnett5813]

I love love the planes. They are soooo cool. Thanks for taking me with you on the tour of the planes. I bet is wonderful to have your home with you all of the time. Stay safe and happy adventuring.

[@selectshelley]

What a cool tour of Pima facility. So liked seeing Leo. He is missed but not to be forgotten.

[@PDX53]

Tamales & airplanes - two of my favorite things.

[@kelleyfarm]

My kids and i watch your videos and make bets at what part of the video u will make cofffee. Haha

[@dustykatz2744]

"Over the ear" shots are always my favorite. With Leo's big ol' ears it was even better. Woof!

[@l-bird]

That was great. Whenever my family visited Tucson, we almost exclusively went to art galleries. I always wanted to spend more time there exploring other parts. I know people who use to go to Tucson Gem & Mineral Show held there and they often raved about how much fun it was to see. Thanks Joe and Kait.

[@leelokje]

I believe that gem-show here is coming up very soon! First for vendors, then for public.

[@galardmills5306]

Pima has added new planes since I visited. I spent two days there. Now, I need to go back again! Thanks for showing us!

[@dianestevenson2630]

Thanks for sharing. My dad was stationed at an Army base in the north-west in the late 50's, he was one of the men who worked with those types of Missiles. It is interesting to see what the place would have looked like.

[@rob.morgan]

That Titan Missile museum tour was amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@richardquinones2959]

Wow the bread looks so good and when you bit into that bread it was crunchy so I know that was fresh

[@wolfsmith2865]

Ah, you are in my back yard. Now is the time to visit. Agreeable weather right now. There's some hidden gems for food and museums here, along with lots of history. A local can show you some cool stuff here.

[@pooppoop5181]

Move video plzzzzzz I love it can’t live without you guys

[@kylehiggins3216]

Great experience! Love Leo yawning...

[@beachbumsforever529]

Great video!! That Titan Missle SIlo was awesome. Glad you all are going well!

[@richardtams564]

Bread and aircraft, two of my favourite things! Good episode guys.

[@rachelleangus1155]

Not sure how long you are in the Tucson area but if you get the opportunity check out the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, very interesting. Hopefully you took the side trip to the "Boneyard" while you were at the Pima Air Museum very impressive.

[@kevinowens6920]

Well done! I just moved to Tucson 2 months ago and you've given me a few new places to check out. Thanks guys and keep up the good work!

[@kenrice]

I am retired US Air Force and very familiar with the missle silos and their mission back in the day.

[@theresaboothby8693]

Yes! A star wars WTR meet up would be amazing! Safe travels.

[@_checktease5529]

The Titan missile silo tour is pretty interesting I took it back in 1991. Later when you guys were on interstate 19 you commented about the strangeness of using kilometers. You were still in the US but the highway department uses kilometers because of the high number of foreigners that travel that route to Tucson for shopping. It’s just a courtesy that they do because Arizona benefits from a lot of money coming in from Mexico. People from Mexico that have the means make large purchases of Arizona merchandise. I’m still watching the video so I don’t yet know if you ended up in Nogales and decided to go into Nogales Sonora. Whatever I do enjoy your videos. By the way 2 son gets pretty cold in the winter because it’s high desert. The all time record low temperature in Tucson was 6°F and I believe that was in the 1960s. Winter weather is more pleasant in the valley of the sun where Phoenix is because it does not get as cold. Yuma is another good alternative for winter

[@katc7765]

That bread looks and sounds wonderful...as you bite into it. I just have to go there. I grind my own spelt grain and make bread for my family, but I do love the artisan breads. Don is truly an artist!! Bread has been given a bad rap. The digestibility is all about how the grains are grown and how the bread is prepared. I have to get there to try Don's bread.

[@MultiRabe]

Leo, and Kait with long hair...def a blast from the past 👍👌😎✌🏻 #ThatBread

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I love the Pima Space and Air Museum! The guides there are the real deal. There is John who used to be an F-4 fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. These guys are so much fun and knowledge about their past and history of flight. The museum has a bit of my past too. They have the C-130 Hercules and C-141 Star Lifter transport aircraft that is very near and dear to my heart. I was once a young Army Paratrooper and started jumping out of those airplanes at 17 years old when I joined the Army. I love this place guys.

[@David__U]

Normally, I would have had no interest in that missile museum tour, but I think it is important at this time to really reflect on the consequences of what it means to launch one of those...especially since some are thoughtlessly tweeting about pressing the button. I had goosebumps, and chills too. Thanks.

[@Bluenose352]

Glad you both toured the Pima Air & Space Museum. Some of the best "Static Display" air museums throughout the country are Naval Air Museum:Pensacola, FL, US Air Force Museum Dayton, OH, Strategic Air Command Museum Ashland, NE, Pima, and the Castle Air Museum in California. By the way, the B-36 was the Air Force's largest wingspan aircraft. The one at Pima is only one of four still around. Did you both get to see the AMARC aircraft boneyard across from Pima?

[@asifadeni]

I like the way you do video recording and editing of various places you travel.

[@MargaretCSullivan]

Mmmm, I would love to try Don's ancient grains bread!

[@jstersd]

I had in-laws that lived in Tucson for 20 years and all the visits we made, they never took us out! We passed by many of the same stops you made. I think a trip is in the future for us! Another great video; thanks for letting us into your world.

[@ka1133]

I'll take a couple loafs of the Apricot/Cranberry of the bread please!! I lived through the Cold War era and there are some rather unpleasant memories for a young kid. I especially remember the Cuban Missile Crisis. My father had arranged for us to leave the Niagara Falls area because of the huge Hydro Electric Power plants on both sides of the border. He felt they were targets of any possible missile strikes. It's disappointing to see today that we apparently haven't learned from past history.

[@jimlebrun4540]

The tour reminded me of the 1983 movie "WarGames". A great movie!

[@TheBigdaddy9448]

Hey, that was cool that you shared those tours along with the bread and tamale shops. I have been to Tucson twice and I am returning next month. I have put those places on my to do list. One of the tours I'm going take while I'm there is the Kartchner Cavern tour. It's about 50 miles south of Tucson in Benson Arizona. If I'm not mistaken, it's one of or the only living cavern in the United States. You might want to check that out. I here they have great camp grounds there too.

[@MelaniePH888]

love, love , love your videos! Great trip! Bread looks delicious! Tuning in for your next adventure! Stay safe guys!

[@dbkyhere9229]

Thanks for visiting Tucson !😍

[@Roobah]

Thank you! That was a lot of information for one video. Enjoyable to watch.

[@desertcat8029]

Definitely checking out the bread and tamale places the next time we make it to Tucson. Museum sounds more interesting than I originally thought it would be. Ken is not a museum guy but I might be able to convince him. Kartchner caverns state park is near Tucson and has a nice little campground. Its worth a stop if you haven’t been there already.

[@galardmills5306]

Oooo! Those chili n’ cheese tamales are the best! My sister makes those (among other flavors) at Christmas. And I can’t get enough!

[@windycityl]

One thing I can never get bored is them tamale every day yum beef for me.

[@gingerware5443]

Ken did a fabulous job.

[@dmcbyerly]

Those tamales looked amazing.

[@local_treasures815]

We had those green Chile cheese tamales and loved them so much we brought some frozen ones home!

[@kathifoynm]

Nice to hang with you in Tucson. Good balance of topics.

[@MultiRabe]

You know Joe, when you were driving, and bit into that piece of bread in your hand, that "crunch" sound made me go crazy lol! That was DEF quality bread making! Ok, having seen the bonus video of the Titan Rocket Silo on #Patreon, I got a first hand look at how you edited this video. Dude, whoever edited this video, did a SUPER FABULOUS JOB 👍👍 This video brought back some memories of my grade school childhood during the Cold War! I was also fascinated by the Vietnam war too during those times...realities like death & horrendous suffering, weren't part of my understanding yet, just the thrill of big guns and cool jet aircraft! Great video by the WTR TEAM 👍👌😎✌🏻

[@BackcountryNomad]

good stuff. great tour

[@knit1purl1]

The proprietor at the bakery was very nice. The bread looked beyond excellent! Loved the tamale place. Noticed on the menu they had several vegetarian and a vegan tamale. I live in California and can't find that good stuff.

[@bdfox1]

Oh so close and you could have gone to Biosphere 2. Put it on the list for the next time through

[@gareththomas25]

That was so interesting! I really enjoyed it. See you next week!

[@rogerbuss5324]

I was at the Pima Air Museum 5 years ago and I enjoyed it immensely it took about 6 hours just to watch through it but I did not realize was across the street from it is the graveyard of planes that you can walk through and see centuries of aircraft plan on doing it sooner or later again are you guys going to be at the RTR or RV show this year which starts this week or next have a good day happy travels

[@sumphrey1977]

Thank you. Great video. I love traveling with you!

[@blbuck38]

Joe -I felt the same way after seeing Last Jedi the first time (I am an OT fan since childhood). Saw it recently the second time and loved it. Plot made more sense, got the humor more, and picked up so many details. Rian Johnson wrote this movie with alot of layers that you can't appreciate in one viewing. See it again -you will like it. Many others like me have experienced this.

[@ppenberthy]

I had lunch at the Tucson Tamale Company today. Thanks for the review.

[@georginatoland]

A timely video, touring the Titan missile. Bone chilling indeed.

[@sdnlawrence5640]

Former AZ resident, liked the video, but the closed captions were hilarious they were so far off what was being said.

[@local_treasures815]

If you make it back to Tucson check out the Mexican restaurant El Charo. Also for a frozen treat try Frosted. All uniquely Tucson

[@donnanhuggler8451]

I done a lot of living in Tucson. Looks like it’s both changed, & also stayed the same.

[@rogerkern]

After working in the titan missed program for a few years one of theses days we will take that tour who knows I might take it over. Lol

[@mauriliozamora6627]

Loved your video, thank you and stay safe.

[@TheBakedsalmon]

This is pretty neat! Nick, from ups.

[@Weretherussos]

Good to see you on here! And thanks again for your help.

[@shakydolphin4125]

Wow, what a cool adventure. Stay warm & cozy!

[@sixsixteensevens297]

Love museums.

[@kchortu]

you should swing back thru during the gem and mineral show ... sadly it is starting soon. I live here in Tucson so I know you were here a week or so back due to the weather report. It hasnt been that cold since.

[@ginNjus]

I wish there was smell a vision ...those bread and tamales looked awesome!! Any nuke silos for sale in Tucson??? Pima Air and Space Museum....wow...A-10 warthog, U-2 blackbird and F-14 tomcat....three of my favorite planes to build in plastic :)

[@michaelbird4945]

Have y'all checked out old Tucson? Y'all should it's very interesting and it has alot of history

[@Jeanlofy]

We were at the Pima Air and Space Museum on New Year's Day and loved it!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Up and on the road before sunrise without coffee ? CRAZY................................ :) :)

[@AsiaticBW]

Thank You.

[@mrs.ladyjo3582]

thank you i live in phoenix now i know where we can go and i like to try that bread and tamales company

[@billw8357]

loved the video, would have liked to hear tour prices and times. Safe travels

[@garrygregorius6907]

Love the Tucson area. Can't wait to return. Also love your videos. Thanks for sharing your travels!

[@homeontheranger7025]

That was fun viewing! I live right down the street from the Air Museum. This video made me want to go check it out again. Barrio Bread....the best. Did you guys get to do any hiking? The Baldy Trail in Madera Canyon is always fun!

[@leelokje]

Patricia Randall Where is the trailhead of The Baldy Trail? I would like to go there also. Thanks!

[@insidedianeslife2456]

Loved the bread tour. I would definately stop there if we make it to Tucson. (then watched the rest of the video). What great tours!! We want to hit them all.

[@Pamela-ro8vh]

We’re in Tucson too! Hubby & his buddy went to the Pima Air & Space Museum last week. We’re here until RTR - def going to hit up the bread store! Tfs

[@NealNilsen]

Great job!!!

[@b3877896]

What a fantastic video. I'm a huge fan of historic and more modern aircraft. Methinks I should make my way to the Pima Air & Space museum ASAP! Thank y'all again! Regards, Lloyd C.

[@cristinathiessen298]

Love it!!!! Awesome

[@dandydon2360]

you finally made it to my city, thanks for a great video. oh, I too love those tamales, you got to try the chocolate

[@veinuj]

Great video!

[@edmilius6225]

I like Kait's idea about meeting up in a theatre. I love watching movies, but I guess we wouldn't hear much about your travels.

[@TheHeavenlyHomestead]

That bread was amazing ! Thank you for taking us along all the cool places you guys visit ... BTW every time we come back to a city we already visited I feel like we skipped parts of that place too =D Safe travels !!!!

[@stevedavidson873]

Wife wants to know about your coffee setup. Any details you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks

[@bobshaw4063]

Joe you forgot too put some yummy. butter on your bread. It's llike a day w/o sunshine LOL !

[@MrTonyEppright]

Hey guys, just started watching your videos. My wife and I are planning a one year trip, also working on the road. We’re looking at two 24ft rvs, the new airstream atlas and the ltv 24 Fx Murphy. We’re not planning to tow and wondering if we’re gonna have any issues getting around. I think yours is 20ft...what do you think about going with a 24 footer for first timers? Love the videos, thank you guys so much!

[@rob.morgan]

Now that it's 2018, when will you be returning the Hymer and do you have any plans for what comes next?

[@randemarco]

Should have gone to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

[@zacharyrome3432]

Wow you have to be REALLY into that type of thing to take that tour for 6 hours !

[@DnSAdventures]

Such an awesome tour, thanks for sharing guys! We will have to check this out sometime as well :) - Shane

[@seantaylor4107]

Awesome Video, glad you guys went on those tours. Prior U.S. Navy my self.

[@Steve_Farwalker]

Wow, this would be a perfect day for me.

[@robertomstead8984]

Great job I love airplanes. I always look forward to your next Viedo... Happy new year .. Its 44 degrees here In South East AK.

[@Jomievolution8]

Thanks for the vids guys!!!!

[@bobw9297]

COFFEE & a van good company , what more could you ask for ......

[@azmandy]

My home town!! I miss it so.

[@Scrambler85]

Thanks for sharing, One of your best videos Ever

[@jrnyman1957]

I am a subscriber for only a few days now and I can't believe I am on video 36 already wow! Very interesting content in a fun way! I have a question Joe...can you list your coffee brewing system including the grinder. I am a big coffee lover. FYI the best coffee I have tasted was in Kathmandu, Nepal mmmmm!!!

[@gbryant261]

Excellent video. Will have to visit Tucson soon.