Foxfire & Freeways: Colorado, Chaos & A Quiet Pause

We made it into Colorado Springs on April 20th…

and almost immediately ran into another hiccup.

The camper slide-out decided it wasn’t going to cooperate again, which meant an unexpected overnight wait for someone to come take a look. Turns out one of the motors had gone bad, so that had to be replaced before we could move forward.

Not exactly how we pictured arriving—but that’s been a bit of the theme lately.

Once that was sorted, though, things slowed down in the best way. We spent a few days in Colorado Springs visiting friends, catching up, and taking a much-needed break from being constantly on the move.

After that, it was time to head to the grounds for the Barbarian Festival, April 24th through the 26th.

And honestly… it was worth it.

There’s something about being surrounded by that kind of energy, people, and atmosphere that reminds you why you do all of this in the first place.

But after the festival, things shifted.

Our little surprise—something we’ve been excited about—ended up bringing more attention than expected. Not all of it good.

There were some negative reactions, some stress that followed, and it was enough for us to take a step back for a bit. We went quiet. Disconnected from social media. Took some time to just focus on what’s in front of us.

Because not everything needs to be shared right away.

Some things need space first.

We’re still here. Still moving. Still figuring things out as we go.

Just a little quieter for the moment.

More to come when the time is right.

Until the next mile, keep the fire lit and the road calling.
— Foxfire & Freeways