Well, it has been about 5 weeks* since we picked up our Tiffin motorhome. So much has happened and changed in that short time. This blog is intended to be a journal and commentary of our travels and adventures and will follow in that direction. That is the “only” direction we have, our plans are to not plan, travel as we feel, in a direction that suits us for the moment, without the rigid and structured business life we have led for so many years.
So far, that is “sort of” what we have done. We have planned out our first five weeks, out of necessity mind you. Southern California it turns out is quite full of snow birds and other motorhome types. Not surprisingly, the weather here is so much nicer than most anywhere else in the US, that finding RV resorts and other campgrounds is a bit difficult. Laura has done a great job in making reservations and we have been able to grow into our new lifestyle in the motorhome.
Week 1 we stayed at the Rancho Jurupa County Park, in Riverside, CA. We had full hook ups and were right on a nice little lake…beautiful time, except for the skunks! (See post Lesson 1)
Week 2 we traveled to Julian, inland from San Diego, and stayed in another county park, William Heise. (See Post xx) A lot more secluded and it really felt like camping. A mine tour and lots of hiking made it a relaxing time. The motorhome is proving itself to be a great home, not really roughing it at all, and spacious enough for Laura, myself, Grayce the dog and our two cats, Lola and Rosie. The 3 pets are quite anxious when we’re driving, but have settled into their new home once we park!
Week 3 brings us to Newport Dunes, the back bay. This is a very pricey location since it is right on the water, next to Pacific Coast Highway, and Balboa Island. Accommodations there are nice, although a bit tightly spaced. A nice family get together for Scotts birthday with Matt, Natalie and Rachel enjoying a great grilled meal, (Scott’s a great griller!). The motorhome is a very accommodating, even for 6! I just love this coach!
Week 4 and we’ve moved to Paradise by the Sea campground in Oceanside, CA. Very close to the beach, unfortunately dogs are not allowed on the beach! (Turns out we were not the only ones with dogs on the beach).
Week 5 and the dez. A great visit with mom and brothers, seeing endangered big horn sheep, an oasis along the San Andreas fault were among the highlights of a bittersweet week. Sweet to be getting close to our “real” travels, bitter to be saying “see you later” to family. Don’t know when we’ll be back, but it’s getting real! Our travels and adventures await us! Onward!
*Note: 5 weeks when this was originally composed. Due to the “busy” schedule and learning wifi connections on the road, this was posted a couple weeks later….