So everything worked out with the van. I got it in on Monday morning first thing and I was able to pick it up later that day. The alternator needed to be replaced but other than that the electrical system was fine.
Alternators typically will go anywhere from 80K to 150K miles. And I’m a bit over 150,000 so it makes sense that it needed to be replaced. The car is working and I am planning on being back on the road soon.
Amanda and I decided that we are going to travel together for the next month and I am honestly excited. We have had a really strong connection since we met and things have been very easy for us.
We talked about what this will look like at length and in that way it isn’t a purely emotional decision for us. It is a risk but we are making sure we are heading into this adventure understanding what could potentially go wrong. And how we would go about finding solutions.
She lives here with her friend Tom and I’ve been hanging around the house for a few days. Making some renovations to the van and just getting to know him. He’s actually a really great guy and it’s been a pleasure staying here. Amanda has been away in Steamboat to meet a friend and she just returned today.
We will probably take the day tomorrow to make preparations. From there we will probably head back towards Moab and continue south to Canyonlands and Capitol Reef.