Breon and I are currently traveling around the USA in our 1997 Rialta, Helen of Joy.

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Complete photo posts and descriptions can be found on instagram: @farl and @poopernagel

A Kansan lake with sandstone bluffs, sandy coves, wild sunflowers and southwestern prickly poppies (a guarded cousin of the Matilija?), kayaks, fishing, improvised shade, friends and family. A lovely way to relax after van and tooth repairs and an 11
A Kansan lake with sandstone bluffs, sandy coves, wild sunflowers and southwestern prickly poppies (a guarded cousin of the Matilija?), kayaks, fishing, improvised shade, friends and family. A lovely way to relax after van and tooth repairs and an 11 hour drive. #adventuresinbliss #midwest #sandstone #sunflower #southwesternpricklypoppy #kayak #helenofjoy #rialta #vanlife #kansas #camping #lordfairybear #minookapark #lakewilson
A city where these sorts of scenes exist is very special in my book. 💞 #mplslove #adventuresinbliss #urbanlakes #gojumpinthelake #urbanswimming #urbanbiketrails #bdemakeska #lakeoftheisles #landscapelove @landscapelovempls #lakeharriet #lakenokomis
A city where these sorts of scenes exist is very special in my book. 💞 #mplslove #adventuresinbliss #urbanlakes #gojumpinthelake #urbanswimming #urbanbiketrails #bdemakeska #lakeoftheisles #landscapelove @landscapelovempls #lakeharriet #lakenokomis #minnehahafalls #vanlife #rialta #yuzu #pumpnmunch #urbancamping #sanjusanresturant #victors1959cafe #pickledgarlicscapes #lordfairybear
Lovely moments along the Northern Mississippi River. #winona #harvesthosts #helenofjoy #lordfairybear #scrabble #scrabblebingo #adventuresinbliss #vanlife #rialta #puppylife #sandhillcrane
Lovely moments along the Northern Mississippi River. #winona #harvesthosts #helenofjoy #lordfairybear #scrabble #scrabblebingo #adventuresinbliss #vanlife #rialta #puppylife #sandhillcrane
Last stop in Wisconsin (for now) was a fun visit to Eau Claire where Helen got loads of attention and Obi was also very well attended to. I think we inspired some imaginations. 🚐 🥰❤️🐶 Farmers Market was full of surprises 🦜 and the neighborhood t
Last stop in Wisconsin (for now) was a fun visit to Eau Claire where Helen got loads of attention and Obi was also very well attended to. I think we inspired some imaginations. 🚐 🥰❤️🐶 Farmers Market was full of surprises 🦜 and the neighborhood tavern… well, we didn’t fall in…this time. Thanks @kitt3nplan & Zach and for all your hospitality! #adventuresinbliss #helenofjoy @oberonskaggz #lordfairybear #rialta #rialtaheaven #vanlife #puppy #specialdelivery
Meet the beautiful and friendly horses of Aspire Ranch where we lucked into being the very first Harvest Host guests to enjoy these beautiful surrounds. @harvesthosts #aspireranch #schoolhouseunique #adventuresinbliss #vanlife #harvesthosts #horsefa
Meet the beautiful and friendly horses of Aspire Ranch where we lucked into being the very first Harvest Host guests to enjoy these beautiful surrounds. @harvesthosts #aspireranch #schoolhouseunique #adventuresinbliss #vanlife #harvesthosts #horsefarm #rescuehorses #wisconsin #rollinghills #verdant #pasture #sunset #babbo #thatlight #shirestallion #rialta #rialtaheaven #helenofjoy
Wisconsin! Again with the incredible light, the water: the signs are everywhere! We have been serenaded by so many birds: loons, bald eagles, woodpeckers, countless songbirds…crossing paths with chipmunks, bunnies, squirrels and deer…Cy
Wisconsin! Again with the incredible light, the water: the signs are everywhere! We have been serenaded by so many birds: loons, bald eagles, woodpeckers, countless songbirds…crossing paths with chipmunks, bunnies, squirrels and deer…Cycling on dedicated paths of dappled sunshine filtered through the woods and rolling right up to the edge of many a sandy bottom lake, inviting us to swim… even enticing young Obi into the water. I’m enchanted, what more can I say? #adventuresinbliss #laketour #vanlife #wisconsin #landolakes #outsideisfree #bikerides #fuji #wiscondinriver #babydeer #plumlake #crystallake #paulbunyancookshanty #fencelake #mintjelly
Last night was our last night camping in Michigan for a while. We managed to book a Saturday night site last minute at a campground on lovely Chicagoan lake (saw a loon finally!) which was chock full of families: return campers with strong camp cred:
Last night was our last night camping in Michigan for a while. We managed to book a Saturday night site last minute at a campground on lovely Chicagoan lake (saw a loon finally!) which was chock full of families: return campers with strong camp cred: lawn ornaments, rugs, party lights, bars set ups, cheeky welcome signs… I have a feeling their tailgate games are pretty badass too. We met some very friendly gals who couldn’t get enough of young Obi. 💕 #adventuresinbliss #lordfairybear #camping #helenofjoy #campground #chicagonlake #pentogapark
A few last glimpses of Lake Superior before we head inland and away from the Greats…for now. Also: beard buddies, and Yooper Pride. #adventuresinbliss #lakesuperior #greatlakes #laketour #lordfairybear #11weeks #marquettemichigan #blackrocks #
A few last glimpses of Lake Superior before we head inland and away from the Greats…for now. Also: beard buddies, and Yooper Pride. #adventuresinbliss #lakesuperior #greatlakes #laketour #lordfairybear #11weeks #marquettemichigan #blackrocks #presqueislestatepark #presqueislepoint #sunsetpoint #keepcalmandyooperon #pasty #rockjumping #bravesouls #coldwatermichigan #autrain #pastytour #zafspartystore #yooperfoodofdagods
Tea anyone? I think this lake gets its color from iron ore. Eau de Popeye. #adventuresinbliss #suntea #ironore #upperpeninsula #vanlife #laketour #littlefluffyclouds
Tea anyone? I think this lake gets its color from iron ore. Eau de Popeye. #adventuresinbliss #suntea #ironore #upperpeninsula #vanlife #laketour #littlefluffyclouds
What makes for a good day in da Yooperland, you might ask? Well, this one had sunshine, a waterfall, a deserted beach on leeward bay of Lake Superior with pine forest backdrop, and really really good pasties. We are on a pasty tour, by the way. We a
What makes for a good day in da Yooperland, you might ask? Well, this one had sunshine, a waterfall, a deserted beach on leeward bay of Lake Superior with pine forest backdrop, and really really good pasties. We are on a pasty tour, by the way. We are becoming quite discerning. #adventuresinbliss #pasties #yooper #yooperland #lakesuperior #picturedrocksnationallakeshore #munisingfalls #sandpointbeach #minerspastykitchen #munising #vanlife
Eau Michigan! 💧💙💧💙💧 #adventuresinbliss #lakemichigan #lakehuron #greatlakes #torchlake #petoskey #littletraversebay #fourthofjuly #fireworks #instereo #platteriver #mackinacisland #UP #indianlake
Eau Michigan! 💧💙💧💙💧 #adventuresinbliss #lakemichigan #lakehuron #greatlakes #torchlake #petoskey #littletraversebay #fourthofjuly #fireworks #instereo #platteriver #mackinacisland #UP #indianlake
Feeling tremendous gratitude for this land we inhabit, and toasting our country on this birthday, scars and all, hoping that with age, perhaps some wisdom. #merica #adventuresinbliss #july4th #helenofjoy #littletraversebay #petoskeystatepark
Feeling tremendous gratitude for this land we inhabit, and toasting our country on this birthday, scars and all, hoping that with age, perhaps some wisdom. #merica #adventuresinbliss #july4th #helenofjoy #littletraversebay #petoskeystatepark
Yesterday was a benchmark day for @oberonskaggs (aka #lordfairybear) We took a two ferry rides (the first one scared him, but by the second he was old hat and slept right through ). He met scores of doting fans, rode around the island 1.5 times like
Yesterday was a benchmark day for @oberonskaggs (aka #lordfairybear) We took a two ferry rides (the first one scared him, but by the second he was old hat and slept right through ). He met scores of doting fans, rode around the island 1.5 times like a champion in his @k9sportsack. We surprised our friend @leeannst.john on #mackinacisland, thanks to the great planning and secrecy of JD, we rode bikes halfway around the island, had delicious #jamaicanjerk for lunch at @kingstonkitchenmackinac, visited the #theoriginalmackinacislandbutterflyhouse, got coffee and fudge at the loveliest garden #innonmackinac , rode around the entire island, listened to a wedding dj from #thegreatlawn of Adirondack chairs, and then took the very last ferry back! #adventuresinbliss #oberonskaggs #puppylife
We have a new traveler aboard! Very excited to introduce you to the littlest Bliss: Oberon Skaggz. Aka Obi. Wisconsin born April 23rd. #adventuresinbliss
We have a new traveler aboard! Very excited to introduce you to the littlest Bliss: Oberon Skaggz. Aka Obi. Wisconsin born April 23rd. #adventuresinbliss
Signage. A peek into the sensibility of Northern Wisconsin, and the southern border of the U.P. I read into everything… #adventuresinbliss #icecream #fastapasta #grouptherapy #stillsmoking #pickersfleamarket #theondeckplatter #pizzasushi #kri
Signage. A peek into the sensibility of Northern Wisconsin, and the southern border of the U.P. I read into everything… #adventuresinbliss #icecream #fastapasta #grouptherapy #stillsmoking #pickersfleamarket #theondeckplatter #pizzasushi #kristfuelforyourlife #packeminn #freedomfireworks #crandonwisconsin #ironmountainmichigan
Left Green Bay in the rain. Heavy rain. Lightning. Passed through the storm, through mist, into this incredible sunset along Highway 29 west. Swipe through to see the progression of pinks. #adventuresinbliss #helenofjoy #wisconsin #sconnie #light #fa
Left Green Bay in the rain. Heavy rain. Lightning. Passed through the storm, through mist, into this incredible sunset along Highway 29 west. Swipe through to see the progression of pinks. #adventuresinbliss #helenofjoy #wisconsin #sconnie #light #farmland #fireworks #barns
Green Bay errand day. Groceries, hardware, dump, laundry, and a few art commission office hours…but… THESE pics are mostly from my very welcome afternoon bike ride. Bay Beach Amusement Park to the UWGB campus….full of surprises,
Green Bay errand day. Groceries, hardware, dump, laundry, and a few art commission office hours…but… THESE pics are mostly from my very welcome afternoon bike ride. Bay Beach Amusement Park to the UWGB campus….full of surprises, and deliciously and perfectly timed to Robin Wall Kimmerer’s narration of her book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” (which, incidentally, is skyrocketing to the top of my favorite books list). Please do yourself the favor and read or listen to this incredible book. #adventuresinbliss #deadcatfish #reflection #bridge #campus #driftwood #driftwoodshelter #biketrail #greenbay #braidingsweetgrass @braiding_sweetgrass #cofrinarboretum #cofrinaboretumtrail @bay.beach.amusement.park @uwgb #festivalfoods #phoenix
This SCONNIE light is something else: filtered through clouds and trees, and bouncing off the water on this special peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan.. #wasedafarms #wildflowers #peninsulastatepark #campleghorn #helenofjoy #rialta #vanlif
This SCONNIE light is something else: filtered through clouds and trees, and bouncing off the water on this special peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan.. #wasedafarms #wildflowers #peninsulastatepark #campleghorn #helenofjoy #rialta #vanlife #rialtaheaven #harvesthosts #eaglepanorama #greenbay #sunsetbiketrail #northport #doorcounty #sunset #lakemichigan #baileysharbor #gillsrock #sconnie #propertyscouting #horseshoeisland #eagleblufflighthouse
Wisconsin! Check you out! (Sound up for the cornfield video, it’s sandhill crane season!) #wisconsinbadgers #universityofwisconsinmadison #marscheesecastle #peninsulastatepark #doorcounty #goldenhour #sunsetbiketrail #sunsetbikerides #triplede
Wisconsin! Check you out! (Sound up for the cornfield video, it’s sandhill crane season!) #wisconsinbadgers #universityofwisconsinmadison #marscheesecastle #peninsulastatepark #doorcounty #goldenhour #sunsetbiketrail #sunsetbikerides #tripledeckerhammocks #campinggoals #keeponecowapart #socialdistancing #adventuresinbliss #rollsofgoodness #newglarus #spottedcowale #local #harvesthosts #carrvalleycheese #spicybeercheese #sandhillcranes #harborinnmotel #algoma #snacks #lakemichigan #greenbaywisconsin
Made some real waves in the Chicago art scene this week. Also, PRIDE CAKE. . . . Eighteen luscious, scrumptious flavors-- Chocolate, lime and cherry, Coffee, pumpkin, fudge-banana, Caramel cream and boysenberry. Rocky road and toasted almond,
Made some real waves in the Chicago art scene this week. Also, PRIDE CAKE. . . . Eighteen luscious, scrumptious flavors-- Chocolate, lime and cherry, Coffee, pumpkin, fudge-banana, Caramel cream and boysenberry. Rocky road and toasted almond, Butterscotch, vanilla dip, Butter-brickle, apple ripple, Coconut and mocha chip, Brandy peach and lemon custard, Each scoop lovely, smooth, and round, Tallest ice-cream cone in town, Lying there (sniff) on the ground. —Shel Silverstein: Eighteen Flavors Where the Sidewalk Ends (1976) #adventuresinbliss #icecreamcone #chalk #chalkart #swellart #collaboration #dragon #motherofdragons #babydragon catapproved #welcome #pride #rainbowslice #cake #rainbowsprinkles #makewaves #helenofjoy #18flavors #shelsilverstein #wherethesidewalkends
A Kansan lake with sandstone bluffs, sandy coves, wild sunflowers and southwestern prickly poppies (a guarded cousin of the Matilija?), kayaks, fishing, improvised shade, friends and family. A lovely way to relax after van and tooth repairs and an 11 A city where these sorts of scenes exist is very special in my book. 💞 #mplslove #adventuresinbliss #urbanlakes #gojumpinthelake #urbanswimming #urbanbiketrails #bdemakeska #lakeoftheisles #landscapelove @landscapelovempls #lakeharriet #lakenokomis Lovely moments along the Northern Mississippi River. #winona #harvesthosts #helenofjoy #lordfairybear #scrabble #scrabblebingo #adventuresinbliss #vanlife #rialta #puppylife #sandhillcrane Last stop in Wisconsin (for now) was a fun visit to Eau Claire where Helen got loads of attention and Obi was also very well attended to. I think we inspired some imaginations. 🚐 🥰❤️🐶 Farmers Market was full of surprises 🦜 and the neighborhood t Meet the beautiful and friendly horses of Aspire Ranch where we lucked into being the very first Harvest Host guests to enjoy these beautiful surrounds. @harvesthosts #aspireranch #schoolhouseunique #adventuresinbliss #vanlife #harvesthosts #horsefa Wisconsin! Again with the incredible light, the water: the signs are everywhere! We have been serenaded by so many birds: loons, bald eagles, woodpeckers, countless songbirds…crossing paths with chipmunks, bunnies, squirrels and deer…Cy Last night was our last night camping in Michigan for a while. We managed to book a Saturday night site last minute at a campground on lovely Chicagoan lake (saw a loon finally!) which was chock full of families: return campers with strong camp cred: A few last glimpses of Lake Superior before we head inland and away from the Greats…for now. Also: beard buddies, and Yooper Pride. #adventuresinbliss #lakesuperior #greatlakes #laketour #lordfairybear #11weeks #marquettemichigan #blackrocks # Tea anyone? I think this lake gets its color from iron ore. Eau de Popeye. #adventuresinbliss #suntea #ironore #upperpeninsula #vanlife #laketour #littlefluffyclouds What makes for a good day in da Yooperland, you might ask? Well, this one had sunshine, a waterfall, a deserted beach on leeward bay of Lake Superior with pine forest backdrop, and really really good pasties. We are on a pasty tour, by the way. We a Eau Michigan! 💧💙💧💙💧 #adventuresinbliss #lakemichigan #lakehuron #greatlakes #torchlake #petoskey #littletraversebay #fourthofjuly #fireworks #instereo #platteriver #mackinacisland #UP #indianlake Feeling tremendous gratitude for this land we inhabit, and toasting our country on this birthday, scars and all, hoping that with age, perhaps some wisdom. #merica #adventuresinbliss #july4th #helenofjoy #littletraversebay #petoskeystatepark Yesterday was a benchmark day for @oberonskaggs (aka #lordfairybear) We took a two ferry rides (the first one scared him, but by the second he was old hat and slept right through ). He met scores of doting fans, rode around the island 1.5 times like We have a new traveler aboard! Very excited to introduce you to the littlest Bliss: Oberon Skaggz. Aka Obi. Wisconsin born April 23rd. #adventuresinbliss Signage. A peek into the sensibility of Northern Wisconsin, and the southern border of the U.P. I read into everything… #adventuresinbliss #icecream #fastapasta #grouptherapy #stillsmoking #pickersfleamarket #theondeckplatter #pizzasushi #kri Left Green Bay in the rain. Heavy rain. Lightning. Passed through the storm, through mist, into this incredible sunset along Highway 29 west. Swipe through to see the progression of pinks. #adventuresinbliss #helenofjoy #wisconsin #sconnie #light #fa Green Bay errand day. Groceries, hardware, dump, laundry, and a few art commission office hours…but… THESE pics are mostly from my very welcome afternoon bike ride. Bay Beach Amusement Park to the UWGB campus….full of surprises, This SCONNIE light is something else: filtered through clouds and trees, and bouncing off the water on this special peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan.. #wasedafarms #wildflowers #peninsulastatepark #campleghorn #helenofjoy #rialta #vanlif Wisconsin! Check you out! (Sound up for the cornfield video, it’s sandhill crane season!) #wisconsinbadgers #universityofwisconsinmadison #marscheesecastle #peninsulastatepark #doorcounty #goldenhour #sunsetbiketrail #sunsetbikerides #triplede Made some real waves in the Chicago art scene this week. Also, PRIDE CAKE. . . . Eighteen luscious, scrumptious flavors-- Chocolate, lime and cherry, Coffee, pumpkin, fudge-banana, Caramel cream and boysenberry. Rocky road and toasted almond,