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Michelle

@the_desert_belle

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Queer Cubana
Dreaming of a liberated future for all
Nomadic vehicle dweller
💃🏻✨ @la_antonela_candela
PCT Class of 2025

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Everybody meet Camina Cielo, the best birthday gift I ever bought myself back in March 💙 After 15 months of being rig-less and floating from place to place, it's been such a breath of fresh air to finally have a place to call home again! These are some photos from our first weeks together.
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The last three weeks I've been building her out and making this truck a home... Build photos coming soon! by @the_desert_belle

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6 months ago

Just your favorite ant!fa amphibian checking in to say f*ck 🧊

On today's National Shutdown, stay engaged in whatever ways you can. No work, no school, no shopping! Call your senators, show up to protests, check in on how you can help out your neighbors. We keep us safe! by @the_desert_belle

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9 months ago

Dreamy days in the Olympic from August
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My truck has been waiting parked for me there for over a month and I can't wait to be reunited with her in the PNW!
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📍 On the occupied lands of the Klallam, Skokomish, Quinault, Hoh, Quileute, and Makah by @the_desert_belle

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19 days ago

New gathering dropped!!

NOMADS UNITE GATHERING | Dec 4-6, 2026

Build our knowledge, skills, and network of collective resistance. Together!

Push towards a better future through a weekend of educational workshops, intentional conversation and joy.

Location: near Joshua Tree. Coordinates announced via signups 1 week before the event

Poster by Niko @rambling_campbell by @the_desert_belle

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24 days ago

SEATTLE -> PORTLAND by @the_desert_belle

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a month ago

Second annual rose garden photoshoot 🌹🌼
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📍 On the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin, and Kalapuya Peoples by @the_desert_belle

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a month ago

Final moments in Alaska this past July
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📍 On the occupied lands of the Alutiiq People by @the_desert_belle

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Join us for the first Nomads Unite Gathering this Dec 4th through the 6th (the weekend after Vansgiving) near Joshua Tree! We will be learning how to resist and push for a better future through a weekend of workshops, action, and joy. All allies and co-conspirators are welcome to attend! ✊🏼🌈
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Link to RSVP & get involved in bio
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Currently seeking organizers and nomads to facilitate skill building sessions and panels.
If you or anyone you know might be able to help host sessions or wants to help out some other way, please get in touch! ❤️ by @the_desert_belle

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Wow wow wow I love community and queers and especially queers who build up intentional community 🌈✨
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So grateful to @seedsandspells and @codygoneferal for putting on a beautiful @vanlifepride retreat all the way in Homer, Alaska at @endoftheroadalaska ❣️
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📍 On the occupied lands of the Dena’ina People by @the_desert_belle

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A muddy fun time at @vanstockalaska this summer in the land of the midnight sun. Thanks to the Queen @practicalparadise for believing in me and letting me teach my first burlesque workshop!
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📍 On the occupied lands of the Dena'ina and Ahtna Peoples by @the_desert_belle

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2 months ago

Damn I love the Beaver State! by @the_desert_belle

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2 months ago

Ok yes all my friends are gay and hot but they're even more queer and beautiful on the inside 🌈✨ Can't wait to cheer to all my queers at next year's @camppride_ prom!
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📍 On the occupied lands of the Kalapuya People by @the_desert_belle

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