Valle, AZ - Where the Couch Turns Into a Starship

The trailer sat quiet on the land. Wind brushed against the windows. Inside, it was simple. Wood paneling. A black fridge. Shelves stacked with books and games. Things you need, nothing more.

The kitchen was tight, but it worked. A kettle sat ready. Utensils in a caddy. Fire extinguisher hung like a warning and a promise.

The bed in the back was wide, made up in layers of purple. Sunlight touched it through the window, low and gold. Drawers beneath held extra blankets, folded neat.

There was a couch by the window. Past it, open land. A view that asked for coffee and silence.

We were operating off the grid. Water came out of the faucet activated by a foot pump. The toilet looked like a regular toilet until you peered inside and realized that it was a disposable version with sawdust. You scooped sawdust in after use.

We were definitely off the grid.

It was enough.