Category Archives: Journeys

Pacific Crest Trail – Packer Saddle, CA

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Guisepi

My college girlfriend had hiked the Appalachian Trail before coming to college, and inspired me with stories from the trail. Over the years, I had heard stories of “Trail Angels” – people who help out hikers in some way or … Continue reading →

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Not Far in Miles, but Light Years in Smiles – Bellingham, WA

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Guisepi

What an amazing start to our tour off the Islands! Edna and I left the Islands a week ago Friday in time to serve tea at the Anacortes Art Walk. We were invited to set up in front of the … Continue reading →

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Reaching Escape Velocity – San Juan Islands, WA

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Guisepi

Although I haven’t read his book, my newfound friend Steven Roberts wrote a book called Reaching Escape Velocity: Launching gonzo engineering projects with sponsors, media, volunteers, and other potent forces. The title (and idea of the book) have stuck with … Continue reading →

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North American Tea Tour Begins! – Friday Harbor, WA

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Guisepi

  Yep, it’s really happening – 2 or more years of traveling the land without an itinerary serving free tea and being of service. And it all began today, Spring Equinox, at Brickworks in Friday Harbor, WA. Why a free … Continue reading →

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Announcing our North American Tour! – North America, Earth

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Guisepi

  Yes, folks, you read it correctly – we (Edna Lu the tea bus and myself) are starting our BIG journey. Five years ago when I purchased Edna, I knew I had to finish building her and take off on … Continue reading →

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In the Studio with Elephant Revival – Woodinville, WA

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Guisepi

  Bear Creek Studio is a paradise for musicians. This live-in recording studio was built out of an old barn buried in the forest northeast of Seattle on a small creek. Edna and I were lucky enough to spend two … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home – San Juan Islands, WA

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Guisepi

Earlier this month, Edna and I arrived in the land and amongst the community that raised me. With horse trailer (mobile shop/salvaged building material storage) in tow, we boarded the all-so-familiar ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor. Ahhh, the well-known … Continue reading →

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Leaving Northern CA – Headed to WA

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Guisepi

  Northern CA has been one of the main home bases for the tea bus for four and a half years. Places like Healdsburg, the East Bay, and Arcata/Eureka have shared in the community of free tea and helped to … Continue reading →

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Oregon Country Fair – Veneta, OR

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Guisepi

Preparing for OCF was three weeks of hard work. I spent pretty much every waking moment at the shop working on projects in the bus: closet, woodbox/table on wheels, kitchen drawers, cabinet doors, etc (more on these to come in … Continue reading →

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Colorado – First Trip off the West Coast

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Guisepi

I think it’s safe to say the Edna’s first voyage off of the west coast was due to love. I fell in love with a woman 6 years ago, and re-fell in love with her over a year ago. She … Continue reading →

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