We finally made it to Canada!

On Friday we took the ferry from Anacortes to Sidney, BC and drove to meet our bus. What should have only taken a couple of hours turned into an all day affair. On our way to the "dmv" - which is really an insurance company - I (Shelly) noticed the brake lights were not working, so what they thought would be an easy fix turned into us having to stay another night while 'Ol Pete went into the shop the next day for a complete re-wire. Good news is all our lights are working properly. Bad news is after we left and gassed up we immediately started having problems. Another 4 hours later and we're back on the road. Yeah, I'm a little nervous, but isn't this all apart of the adventure with a bus? Our internet is sporadic and so posting will be too. We will be posting more frequently on Facebook and Instagram. Just do a search for Binge Busin and we'll pop up.

In just three short days

we will be arriving in Victoria, BC to finalize the purchase of our new-to-us bus. The flight into Seattle with four kids went amazingly well. TSA was actually very kind and helpful - maybe they took pity on me because I was traveling without my better half, I don't know - what I do know is that it was a pleasant experience for us all. This was the kids first time flying and I think they all liked it especially Myles, who after being in the airports and sky for over 9 hours actually cried when he realized that we wouldn't be flying anymore. It was so great seeing my friend pull up to get us. We haven't seen each other since the summer of 2013 when they came to see us at Topsail Beach. Being here with Lou and her family is a special treat for us both and I am forever thankful for such a sweet husband who knew we needed this time together and made a way for me and the kids to come early.

Yesterday we went to the market in Seattle. We have never been to anything like that before - it was so cool. Vendors of every kind were there. We especially enjoyed the fish market where they would sing and throw fish around. And the bouquets of flowers... so many beautiful arrangements. We just loved it. Later we went to a nearby park where we had a picnic and the kids played in the water. Such a lovely day and the weather was perfect.

Today our day started off with a trip to the chiropractor for me. Pulled muscle in my back. Not fun. Needed a down day to rest anyway cause this 3 hour time difference is kickin my rear. So we chilled at home most of the day and it's just what this doctor ordered.

We leave in less than two weeks

and boy are we getting excited! First stop, Seattle, Washington to visit with long time friends. This will be our first time in Seattle, our first time out west for that matter. After that we will take the ferry into Canada, pick up the bus and head back into the states to make our winding way home. Here is a little sneak peek of our bus...

For the past two weeks we have been preparing for our trip making sure we have everything we think we might need which is only adding to our excitement about going. The one thing we aren't sure about preparing for is food - with limited storage, how much should we really bring? Will there be stores or restaurants around? It's a bridge we'll cross when we get there; hopefully we won't be starving! :)

Itching To Go!

At 43 my dream of owning a vintage VW Bus is coming true! This is the beginning of our story as we travel to Canada to get the bus and make our way back home very slowly across the states, visiting friends and national parks along the way with 4 of our 6 kids.