Alright, you guys. Here's the deal. This weekend at the Westy Meetup was easily one of the best trips we've ever taken. While I won't bore you with minute details (as most of you aren't Westy fanatics like we are) I do want to share some photos with you, seeing as 40 Vanagons in one campground really just can't be described with mere prose.
We pulled in Thursday night to see this. Vanagons back to back, pops all topped, ready to get their camp on. I about died with happiness right then and there. The best part about the weekend was the camaraderie between all of us Vanagon lovers. We're all driving 25+ year old vans and veer toward the fanatical side, so when we get together, it's REALLY exciting.
A bit of Americana for you as Mitchell and I prepare for our first drive through the La Sal Mountain Loop. I knew there would be tomfoolery in a creek later on, so this constitutes as my swim coverups. Navajo print gone wild!
Love these boys. That kid there on the right is our bff Riley, who is the amazing photographer behind the pictures with the little RO logo on them.
Love this boy. Hippie deep down inside but killer Vanagon pilot on the outside.
This little creek was definitely the best part. We spent both of our afternoons lazily lying on the red rocks and cooling off in the freezing water.
This night shot by Riley is fantastic. I would sell my soul right this instant to be back there. We spent each night at the bonfire catching up with other Vanagon crazies in our area. Nicest people you will ever meet.
Monique was completely and totally in her element this weekend. I'll be back tomorrow with part 2--our first off-roading adventure!
first of all, you are adorable as always. second of all, your trip looks amazing and super relaxing. third of all, the size of the steering wheel made me laugh!
Haha isn't it awesome?! It doesn't have power steering either, so that thing is a beast to drive. But sooo fun!
consider me on the market for a westy because of this post.
oh my goodness. what a beautiful thing!! i want a vanagon...annnnd well, any car would be nice really. that would be such an amazing feeling, what community eh? there's something about people with certain things...cars/vans/vehicles in general, really.
these photos look surreal. hippie or no hippie, it sounds like a great time!!
beyond jealous. this pics are amazing.
i should stop paying rent and live in a westy.
why didn't i think of this before?
*these pics, not this pics.
struggle.
ps. back dat ass up.
Love the creek photo & the night shot! Beautiful!
Oh my gosh, its so amazing how you can see the stars in the sky so clearly in all these photos!! Makes me want to visit the country soon!
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