Sunrise, sunset, Sunrise, sunset Swiftly flow the days...

Waking up with the sunrise ...

This life is hard!

Yes! I KNOW, allow me to bring out the smallest violin in the world...

I know, but hear me out. I know I am choosing to travel this way. I am choosing to experience each day. The fact that I am choosing this nomad lifestyle does not negate the fact thar this life is hard. Everyday requires planning and consideration. Do I have enough water? Will I find restroom along the way? Where is the next gas station? Is it safe to park my car here overnight? Is it legal? Will I get in trouble for loitering while updating my blog at the parking lot of the coffee place?

The rewards are immeasurable and the satisfaction I am getting in return will supply me with good will and energy for years to come! Still my admiration and respect goes out to all who do this full time. Either by choice or by circumstances - you deserve lots of respect for all the little daily accomplishments that allow you to survive the nomad lifestyle.

Now, to share some of those fruits of my labor!

North West Oregon - the coast where Lewis and Clark finally got to "lands end"

(Made coffee in the woods!! Using my stove and handy camping mug)

Crater Lake - I met two guys at the overlook here. They had been walking for FIVE weeks! It jus so happens that earlier that day I was craving fresh fruit and I stopped at a grocery store. Got four oranges and four bananas to bring with me and a pound of grapes. I saw these guys eating protein bars and talking about their plans for the day. The place they were heading for the night is closed for the season... so being the busy body that I am, I told them about the place being closed. I also figured, if after 15 days in the road I was ready for real food, they would too... so I offered them the oranges and bananas - also some cheese crackers... they call it "trail magic" when something nice happens if by magic. My fresh fruit was "trail magic" for them! I also gave them some of my Maine - fresh spring water supply since they were running low. I wish them good luck and exchanged our "insta" info. I do hope they are safe and accomplish their journey successfully!

This place was suggested by a friend from Facebook ... as I am working my way down to Cali, let me know if you have any suggestions like this!!

On to California! I am visiting Lava fields national monument and going caving!! I just asked google for "national parks" near me and found it... :)

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Virginia Beach- Being a tourist in your own backyard

Visiting my own back yard! I am also going to try to visit Shenandoah to complete the loop. Visited a friend in Virginia Beach and she was kind to drive me around and making sure I visited Mount Trashmore to complete my experience.

Small Steps.. Moving Forward... Relentlessly Reaching Out for your Goals

Every day I try to take little steps towards prepping me for the road trip. Small completed tasks become completed projects. The belongings are packed and in storage bins. I am happy to report that most of the clutter was donated, re gifted, etc. There will be more decluttering when I come back in January. The more "stuff" I hold on to, the more anchored I feel. Less stuff less worry! On the prepping front, I have now invested in "Reflectix" material to create heat reflectors for the car windows and privacy during nap times. I used liquid fabric glue and fabric from the $ Store and created these!! My home economics teacher must be spinning in her grave - I didn't use any measuring tools or templates... just eyeballs and a sharpy. In the food supply area, I am going to "try" on keeping it "low carb". I found out that Costco has a sale on "premier protein" shakes - so I am hoardi...

Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions - Dalai Lama

Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota! Another "never been here" before state. After NY I headed to Ohio. A friend from my group fo motorcycle driver awesome women friend found me a safe spot to park in Cleveland. I spent some time in lake Erie - took a nice little walk and then I headed to Illinois. OHH yes - I found Historic Rt 20!! I kept on it all th way through Michigan but it is taking way too long so I am going to cheat and jump on the highways from here to Yellowstone . . A friend from church procured for me a safe spot to park overnight in Chicago!! It was raining and I felt like I would need a kayak before the night was over. Now have an uncle Jim! :) While driving through Wisconsin I stumbled into the "Cheese box" .... Bought some cheese to bring to my host's but half it was "gone" by the time I made it into Minnesota. It evaporated ... that ...

Looking for Dory at Monterey Bay

Always wanted to go to Monterey Bay - then I saw Finding Dory and I wanted it even more!! But once I made it to the aquarium and found out it was $50.00 US!! I sort of had a change of heart and learned how to live with disappointment and 50bucks still in my wallet ;) Here are some images from Monterey Bay and some sunset ones at Carmel by the Sea:

No hot Coffee? Le Gasp!

No Hot Coffee? Le Gasp! It was with a bit of a shock that I realized the other day: no 7-11 at the woods... From MD Renaissance Fair Vendor - 2010 So I checked in with a group of wonderful women in Facebook and I asked their advice and turns out I am not the only one who has confronted this obstacle. Fortunately I can count with a brain trust just a couple of keystrokes away! There were many suggestions, for example get cold brews (already made) or get cold brews instant coffee. Really good ideas for when I am in my South West Leg. However, for the Western Expansion leg (Maine to Oregon) - I am going to be driving right at the beginning of the winter season and for what I have read, I am going to need warm yummy coffee in my tummy early in the morning. Hot Chocolate in the evening and maybe even some apple cider. So following their advice, I decided to get a butane stove. I had to google what butane is. I was THAT clueless... but ...

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