Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overlanding Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Raquel and David with Lost For Days join us with an inspiring story from an unexpected discovery in Alaska. On a ten day vacation, talking with other travelers, the idea of overlanding long-term was exactly what David was looking for. After a lengthy two day period, Raquel was in! Whistle; their 1998 100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser joined the party with a fresh engine and transmission rebuild, along with a few other vital organs replaced. David and Raquel spent the better half of eight months getting Whistle ready for her big overland trip from California to South America.In this two part episode, Raquel and David share their first hand experiences, tips and the most epic story of a biggest challenge overcome we’ve ever heard. Raquel also shares her favorite overlander recipe. You’ll want to hang on to your seat and strap into a five point harness for this one! https://ghtoverland.com/lost-for-daysOverland Podcast Show NotesWebsite: https://lostfordays.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostfordaysss/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostfordaysss/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWf07bj3rK4tvDya2VaPzTgVehicle: 1998 Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series LCFuel Capacity: 65 gallons / for approximately 700 miles Water Capacity: 15 gallonsWashing: Hand Washing, Laundromats and trying not too dirty clothes to fast Shower: Water pump, hose and a spritzer Solar: Two 100 watt removable panels Batteries: One Duralast Platinum 900 CCA and a second Optima deep cycle with 750 CCAHeater: noneRefrigerator: ARBTravel Stove / Cooktop: Camp Chef Everest StoveTop Pieces of Gear: 40 gallon Auxiliary fuel tankGear Removed: Recreation gear and clothing Favorite Places: Acatenango volcano hike watching Volcan de Fuego, in Antigua Guatemala and the Misol Ha waterfall in Mexico. Favorite Overlanding Recipe: “ATE” Avocado, Tomato, Egg: make guacamole paste with avocado, salt and pepper. Slice a tomato and fry an egg. Spread the guacamole on toast, place a sliced tomato, then a fried egg on the top = yumm!Navigation: iOverlander, MapsMe, Google MapsCommunication: CB Radio, Cell phone and a Garmin inReachBest Tip: You have to do it, start small if needed, keep it simple and pack light. Be thoughtful on the fuel economy of your vehicle.