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Penguin Wanderlust March 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

RV Repairs

Salvation Mountain, Slab City, California My first thought when my brother was talking about selling his RV that it might be attractive to somebody wanting transportation to Burning Man. Many burners think that you can pick up a beater that will take you to the playa and give you somewhere … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust March 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Disadvantages of an RV

I love my little 21’ RV, and I’ve gone on many exciting adventures with Beastie in the last five years since I’ve hat it. Beastie is from 1998 but I intend to keep going on road trips, and not car camping sleeping in a tent like I used to. Once you’ve gone to an RV you never go back. Well almost … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust March 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Advantages of an RV

Having a small RV makes travel and camping so much easier. Before I bought my brother’s 21’ 1998 Coachmen Starflyte motor home, I had never even considered acquiring one. Why not? I simply didn’t have the funds for such an expensive purchase. This one was possible because my brother only asked for … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust September 9, 2018 1 Comment

Penguin’s Best Art of Burning Man 2018

Below I list my favourite 10 art pieces. They may not be the same as anyone else's but everyone loved Moondancer. I'd say that was the real hit of this year. The gold art car in the featured photo is Little Abraxis. I hadn't seen this dragon before. Biking to See the Art This was my eighth big … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust January 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

Firebird at Wasteland Weekend

Lover of Canadian Smarties & Race Car Driver I was able to interview Firebird at Wasteland Weekend in the Mojave Desert in California. He talks about his love of Canadian food, old cars and racing, and the development of his Wasteland identity. Enjoy the video. The transcript … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust December 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

LDB or Whamageddon – Which Christmas Game Are You Playing?

You may not realize it but people around you maybe locked in a battle with their ears. They're trying not to hear a particular Christmas carol. Do you know which one it is? LDB When December hits or even before, some of my friends start posting about LDB. This behaviour started a few years ago … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust December 1, 2017 1 Comment

Abkhazi Garden – Plants

There are such things as strictly sculpture gardens such as in East Jesus but this Victorian garden also included many flowers, plants, and trees. Some like the Arbutus trees are native to Vancouver Island but others, such as one that my friend in California grows, are not. Unfortunately this garden … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust December 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

Abkhazi Garden – Art

I finally checked out the Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, British Columbia last weekend. It was created by a Georgian prince and his princess who lived here on Vancouver Island. Statues of Abkhazi Garden A few gardens that I've visited have mingled pieces of art amongst the foliage. At Abkhazi Garden, … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust October 9, 2017 Leave a Comment

Finger Loop Braiding

My friend, Ingrid Crickmore, is one of the world's most knowledgeable finger loop braiders. She has an astounding web site where she teaches how to create these intricate braids. Ingrid Crickmore - LoopBraider I was able to interview Ingrid this summer about her braiding. Enjoy the … [Read more...]

Penguin Wanderlust October 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

Desert Hearts

My travel partner for my big California trip had arranged with Vancouver friends to celebrate her 50th birthday at Desert Hearts. Travel - Getting There I had already come down from the island for the Los Angeles regional Burning Man event. Nature I didn't see much nature while I was at Desert … [Read more...]