It is March 2, but it feels like the year is just getting started. The weather is getting warmer (a little) and the rain appears to be winding down. I am SO ready to get on the road and on the water.
This year I will be traveling with Charley my new Winnebago Travato 59 G camper van!! Wait till all my camping and paddling buds see my new digs. Forget the tents and cramped car sleeping, this year I am camping in style. The last couple of camping trips I had decided to sleep in my car. It was easy and pretty comfy. I remember thinking...now if I only had a bigger bed, bathroom and fridge, I would be in heaven. Picture light bulb over my head! Camper Van!
Our paddling group spends hours paddling on ocean bays, lakes and rivers. We also hike, some bike, and we always add exploring the local area. (you know, some retail therapy). We come back at the end of the day exhausted, and ready for a hot shower and food. The best part of the day, arguably, is gathering around the campfire for shared food, games and relaxation.
That is me in the middle trying out a new ride a couple months back.
So...it is official
My tiny house on wheels has all the comforts of home!
My dinette converts to a second sleeping area...friends and fam space.
One of my first trips was to Sequoia. I took my kid and my dog.
This is my hairy beast of a dog, Sydney. She is not a great traveler and I doubt I will take her very often. I am still de-hairing the van...
ooh, ooh, ohh, looking out my van door...( name that song)
My awning lights up!
So here are some of my trips lined up for this year:
Yosemite
Wrights Beach- kayaking the Russian River
Trinity Lakes
Central Oregon- around La Pine
Lake Tahoe
Hood Canal, WA
Loon Lake
Fallen Leaf Lake
Mendocino
Monterey - Elk Horn Slough
I am also hoping to get to Yellowstone, probably in the fall when not so busy.
So here is to 2017! Road Tripping and Kayaking. What could be better?
