This week on the Oregon Coast was one of those trips where the universe just kept handing me little wins. I rolled up in my Honda Element camper expecting the usual: find a quiet spot, keep it simple, cook something easy, and let the coast do its thing. Instead, we got hit with straight-up good fortune—free tickets to a show, free cooked crab, and yes… free camping. That’s the kind of “vanlife math” I can get behind. I also spent time walking a beach area that shows the ancient damage left behind by a tsunami. Seeing the coastline through that lens changes the whole vibe—beautiful, but also humbling. I’m learning as I go, so I’m not here pretending to be a geologist—just sharing what I saw, what it made me think about, and how I plan my camping with a little more respect for the power of this place. If you’re into Honda Element camping, free coastal spots, simple road food, and a little real-world history baked into the scenery, this one’s for you.