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Love In The Boonies (And Just A Little Sexy)

February 14, 2014 by libertatemamo 65 Comments

So we come to the day of big love, the day most folks either adore or hate. Being a total sap and utter romantic I welcome every possible excuse to proclaim love, utter gushing poems and dance around in romantic abandon….all of this done in the boonies of course, being by far the best place to do such folly.

C-20140212 Buenos Aires NWR (15) (JPG)

Two peas in a pod -> a little love from the furry bunch
Two peas in a pod -> a little love from the furry bunch

So here I am. I’ve already seen hearts in the cactus, made a paleo-pancake breakfast for my hubby, whipped up a delicious butternut squash soup for lunch and baked gluten-free chocolate-chocolate chip cupcakes as a cheeky snack. Can you stay stomach love?

This day also (more or less) celebrates 17 years together with my soulmate, which makes me all the more gushy. I have no qualms sharing that he is quite the man, rather a handsome devil and my love for him has deepened every year we spend together. I feel a most lucky woman indeed.

But did I mention sexy??? Oh yeah, I totally forgot to set the scene. Imagine yourself with a wide, open view surrounded by rolling hills of golden grass swaying in soft waves as far as the eye can see. In the distance a majestic mountain, around you nothing but the silence of nature’s glory. As the day ends a slight flutter of birds, the soft passing of a few deer and the intense reflection of a neon sunset. This is sexy, is it not?

Our new boondocking spot...it's romantic indeed!
Our new boondocking spot…it’s romantic indeed!
Yes, he has a fine a**...oh, I mean swing :)
Yes, he has a fine a**…oh, I mean swing 🙂

Ahhhh but I can’t give everything away in one post, can I now? Where exactly this little gem is and all the little secrets it contains are teasers for another post. Just know that we are in such a place and basking in the magic soup that is looooove, baby!

Here’s hoping you bask in your own soup today. Jump right in, gush, swim and get all gooey in it. There is no better tonic, my friends..

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!

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  1. Papa says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    You forgot to mention running around the campsite in your birthday suits…..

    Papa
    http://www.papas-travels.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Of course I never said we didn’t 😉
      Nina

      Reply
  2. David & Kathy C. says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Happy Valentine’s Day. I want to Boondock it up with the wife of 30 years…
    294 days to Go til we retirement!
    Have a great day u 2

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      And counting….the day will be here before you know it. Have a great day!!
      Nina

      Reply
  3. Suzanne Schleck says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    This is a cruel post Nina. I am dying to know where that gorgeous grassland in your photo is. It reminds me of Las Ciengas. Happy V Day.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      It’s actually very similar to Las Cienegas…but it’s somewhere else. Yup…total tease 🙂
      Nina

      Reply
  4. Suasn says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    What makes paleo pancakes, paleo ? Inquiring minds want to know. Looks like a great spot for your Valentine retreat!! Have a great one!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Well, they’re technically a bit of a “cheat”, but mainly it’s just because they’re gluten-free. I make the pancakes from eggs, almond flour, vanilla essence and kefir. No flour, no sugar. Very simple ingredients, but very yummy.

      Nina

      Reply
      • Suasn says

        February 14, 2014 at 1:58 pm

        sounds good. I guess I am still a bit confused about the paleo diet. I thought it was all about eating a lot of meat.

        Reply
        • libertatemamo says

          February 14, 2014 at 2:04 pm

          Not quite. The basis of Paleo is whole foods…meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts. No grains, no added sugar and no processed foods. The pancakes & cupcakes are things we make on special occasions, otherwise we pretty much just stick to a whole foods diet. We eat lots of veggies, good meats, good fats…I’m also very much into fermented foods.

          If you want to learn more about Paleo this is probably the best link:
          http://www.marksdailyapple.com/

          Nina

          Reply
  5. donna says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Share the love, oh no, I mean the recipes for…paleo pancakes
    AND most important the chocolate cupcakes/muffins…been hunting for one of them:)

    Happy V. Day!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      OK….here’s the secret recipes 🙂

      Paleo Pancakes
      ————–
      2 large eggs
      1 cup almond flour
      dash of vanilla essence
      1/4 tsp baking soda

      Mix together. Depending on consistency of the almond flour I will often add a little bit of kefir or milk to give the mixture more “flow”. Cook & serve w/ berries.

      Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
      ———————————
      I use a recipe from Elena’s Pantry here. Only difference is I reduce the amount of honey (to about half) and I add chocolate chips to the batter instead of making the frosting (which I find too sweet). These are EXCELLENT!
      http://www.elanaspantry.com/paleo-chocolate-cupcakes/

      Nina

      Reply
  6. geb brown says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Hmmm that looks like the Babacomari area….Buenos Aires preserve…if so, one of our favorite areas….but be alert..some bad folks crossing the area with contraband,,,just saying..stay safe!
    Enjoy your blog…
    geo and Ruth HiKnoll Az.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Yup, that’s the area. Quite gorgeous around here.
      Nina

      Reply
  7. Betty-Shea says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I was going to wish you two “Happy Valentines Day” …but I see you are already having a he## of a great one!!!!

    :-).

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks! To you too!
      Nina

      Reply
  8. Russ Krecklow says

    February 14, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Happy Valentine’s Day to you, Paul, and the fur kids! Love that cactus!! Sounds like you’re in the perfect place to celebrate your 17 years of togetherness…enjoy!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      Yeah, it’s pretty sweet here…and warm too! Temps just hit 81!
      Nina

      Reply
  9. Rob says

    February 14, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Happy valentines Day! Would Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge be a worthy guess?

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Right on…that’s the spot.
      Nina

      Reply
  10. Else says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Kim, Buddy and I send the 4 off you Happy VAlentines greetings, from Palm Desert, where today it is 90 degrees. Guess that is HOT love. Keep up the LOVE. Kim and I are celebrating 49 amazing years. Life is good. Hope to see you this summer, in Oregon, that is if we are still hosting. Happy travels, Else and Kim.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      Love to you three too! Congrats on the 49 years, and hope to see you again down the road.
      Nina

      Reply
  11. Susan c says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Just beautiful!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Cheers! It is indeed. Nina

      Reply
  12. Jodee says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    Hope you’re soaking up the sun and some warm alone time with each other. Tonight is the full moon, perfect for dancing in the nu…, well for dancing any way you want to out in the boonies!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      We just saw the sunset on one side of the rig and the moonrise on the other…spectacular! I won’t say what we were wearing 😉
      Nina

      Reply
  13. Sue says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Yes, he does indeed have a fine a…..swing, but can he hold flowers in his ears?

    Sue

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      I don’t think he’s quite the man that Dave is in that respect. I’m going to have to stick with the a…swing 🙂 Nina

      Reply
  14. Gary says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Your site wouldn’t be off Brown Bear Canyon Rd would it?

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      No, we’re further down but I did see there were a couple of sweet sites over there.
      Nina

      Reply
      • Gary says

        February 14, 2014 at 7:34 pm

        I notice that on some of these dirt roads off the main road there are cattle grates at the entrance. Will these hold up a 20,000 lb RV if you cross them? We’re headed out your way after a stint in TX – San Anton, Palo Duro Canyon and maybe Caprock Canyon, Carlsbad & west. I’ve been out west before but I’ve never RV’d out here so all of this is new from a 5th wheel point of view.

        Reply
        • libertatemamo says

          February 14, 2014 at 7:40 pm

          We’re 33,000 lbs and made it across…so I guess the answer is yes.
          Nina

          Reply
  15. John and Pam Wright says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Very cute blog! So glad you and Paul had a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks! Hope you guys did too!
      Nina

      Reply
  16. Rowanova says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Another gorgeous boonie site! Thanks for sharing a few photos of your success in finding it. I can’t help look at those pics and try to imagine the sunrises and sunsets in that setting. Enjoy!

    Most importantly, congrats on 17 years together for both of you. That’s even better. Continued love. (Hearts)

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks Rowanova. The sunsets have been pretty neat here (can’t comment too much on the sunrise being a rather lat(er) riser). Moonrises have been pretty darn awesome too.
      Nina

      Reply
      • Rowanova says

        February 15, 2014 at 5:45 pm

        I understand the not-so-many-sunrises thing, even tho I’m not there yet. Moonrises can be just as much fun! Nice to hear. Have you two ever tried moon photography? I’m sure they’d be sweet pics too, as all of yours shots are.

        Reply
        • libertatemamo says

          February 15, 2014 at 6:25 pm

          No, I’ve not really done much moon photography since I don’t really have the right lenses. I’ve done bits of night shots, just not moon shots. Maybe one day when I can afford to splurge on a big zoom.
          Nina

          Reply
          • Rowanova says

            February 16, 2014 at 9:10 am

            Understood. My night skies and moon shots have all been…well, uhmmm, deleters. 🙁

  17. Bob n Nanci Hartter says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Good for you! We have learned so much from you both and you are a true inspiration 🙂

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      Well, I’m just happy to bring a bit o’ sunshine into your life. It’s what I do 🙂
      Nina

      Reply
  18. Tricia Neuzil says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I love reading about your travels. My husband and I just retired yesterday so will be hitting the road very soon. We have two cats and I would love to know how you trained your cat to stay by your rig and not run off. I’m worried about ours doing that.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 8:26 am

      We started by leash training when they were around 6 years old. I bought a cat jacket and used that for many years, also when we started RVing. This taught them to stay close. We still use the jacket and leash when were in populated areas and RV parks.

      Nina

      Reply
  19. Jil mohr says

    February 15, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Looks like you had a great Valentines Day…I know we did!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      Glad to hear it Jil! See you soon.
      Nina

      Reply
  20. Dawn On Camano Island says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Congratulations on 17 happy, sexy years! There’s just something about a man’s ‘swing’. My darling’s best feature too.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      I couldn’t agree more 🙂
      Nina

      Reply
  21. spurandgair says

    February 15, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Another great post, love the love guys! We are definitely following your lead. Gari & I finally “pulled chocks” from work and into retirement last month. We wasted no time getting out of the single digit Maryland temperatures and are now in sunny Florida doing what we have learned from you two the last few years. We have the soul love too, and that’s the most important part!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Whoo hooo! Sunny Florida. Good for you! And happy to hear you have the soul love too 🙂
      Nina

      Reply
  22. Caryl~marie says

    February 15, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Ooh Nina…my heart does yearn on this day of love…for my 47 year dance with my soulmate who has taught me sooo much about the loooovvvvve thing, the natural abandon that boondocking allows and the quiet peace at the end of the day as you enjoy a sunset together. Still not there yet, but i can dream. Sweet, peaaceful dreams.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      What a beautiful & romantic sentiment….thanks for sharing!
      Nina

      Reply
  23. Allison says

    February 15, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    We’ve ridden our bicycles from Amado to Arivaca and back many times, but never knew the refuge was out there. Guess we’ll have to take a trip and go see it. Great post and a beautiful area.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      The refuge is just to the west of Arivaca and it’s HUGE! Extends all the way to Mexico. I’ll be writing more about it soon.
      Nina

      Reply
  24. Bill aka one legged cowboy. says

    February 15, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Happy Valentines to everyone out there in boondock land! LOL

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 16, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Cheers! To you too!
      Nina

      Reply
  25. LaneVids says

    February 15, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    You and my wife have the same type of live, stomach love! She made us some delicious strawberry heart shaped pancakes for her breakfast for dinner and I have her some homemade marshmallows that she wanted! Here’s our video of it if you care to watch! http://youtu.be/toXTs_I_sXE … Looks like y’all had a great valentines day! Can’t wait for the reveal of where the heck you guys are!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 16, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Yum, yum, yum! Love the food love!
      Nina

      Reply
  26. Jim and Barb's RV Adventures says

    February 16, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Looks like a beautiful place! As future boondocker a we love reading your adventures and seeing the great places you stay.

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 16, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Cool! Glad to have you along for the ride!
      Nina

      Reply
  27. Tina says

    February 16, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I’m guessing you are back in the Sonoita area again–it looks lovely. Have fun!

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 16, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Not quite…but close…Nina

      Reply
  28. Brenda says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Congratulations to you and Paul. Love the heart shaped prickly pear, too cute. Looks like a beautiful place, enjoy.
    Brenda

    Reply
    • libertatemamo says

      February 17, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks Brenda! Enjoy your time in San Diego! Nina

      Reply

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