May 24, 2020 Haiku

dreaming of summer
iconic machinery
wind from the ocean

Oh, the VW Bus!

My love for these vans
A classic stylization
Grand branding ethos


I do adore the classic, type 2 VW bus. These speak to my heart in ways I’ve really not fully mapped out. But they are quite fun, even if they’re not the most practical.  

In a VW Van

On the edge of sleep 

I’m dreaming of road journeys

In a VW van
*pronounce Vee Dub. 

On The Road 

I’ve long admired that itinerant hippie lifestyle.  Driving into town within my VW Van, working for a few months raising money for the next leg of the trip. Spending years driving. Wind in my face, windows down, carefree.

Part of the love lingers on. But I’ve left that notion behind. It really doesn’t match my personality.

I found this series on YouTube. Kombi life features folk who’ve done this. They’ve driven this weathered ol Kombi from Peru to Alaska. Quite impressive.