Apologies for the recent delay in posting; as the title of this article gives away, we were busy preparing and setting off on our first leg of our adventure with the new trailer!
While it was no eight-hour voyage through the mountains of Colorado, and it was only a two-hour drive across the flat plains, the adrenaline of finally setting off turned our dials of pride and excitement all the way up.
The day we pulled into the local RV park, found our spot, and got all hooked up is one we will never forget!
Things we have learned with one week under our belt (so far)
#1 - If you don’t want to be without proper hookups, PLAN AHEAD
There is this energy that washes over you when you buy a camper. This sudden urge to throw caution to the wind, let the river take you where it may, and allow all things to “fall into place” exactly as they should.
And don’t get me wrong, there is definitely a part of me that honors that energy well. HOWEVER, as with any meaningful and purposeful thing, there is a fundamental need for intentionality that allows space for freedom and excitement rather than stress and worry. And we learned that lesson FAST.
One day, we were talking about waking up to the sunrise bursting across Palo Duro Canyon on our daily morning hikes, and the next, we faced the reality that we had planned to book our spot right in the middle of spring break, during the weeks of perfect weather ahead.
A dream of the endless ability to book the perfect, most sought-after site the week of turned into a realization that finding the balance between free-spiritedness and awareness will be crucial for this adventure.
Lessons learned, and all our spots for the next month are booked and ready to go!
Up next:
Fort Worth, Texas
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Chattanooga & Gatlinburg, Tennessee
And beyond!
#2 - The people who sold us our trailer are true saints walking this Earth
The rig we ended up with keeps showing, over and over, that we are on the right path, because after two weeks of living in it, we are still on cloud nine about our choice. From the layout to the amenities to the style, everything continues to feel like home.
& when we think about how generous, caring, and attentive the previous owners were both in owning it and in selling it, we are even more grateful. Rather than spending time on endless repairs, pinching pennies from an overpriced buy, or wishing we had chosen a different floor plan, we are decorating, showing it off, and finding all the nooks and crannies to store all our things.
#3 - Watching other people in the park and looking at their setups is the most entertaining pastime possible
Of course, we respect people’s privacy and try not to be creepers, but man, oh man, there is just so much to see. From big rigs pulling big trucks (instead of the other way around), to tiny campers housing two people and three dogs, there is an endless combination of the type of people and setups just at this one park in this one place.
We are especially excited about landing in places where people spend more time outdoors and in community spaces, so we can start making new friends and hearing their stories rather than just observing from the window or while on walks!
Overall, we are certain that this will be the most refining and interesting experience of both our lives, as so much lies ahead with both a certainty and a vast unknown. As we have settled in, an opening is forming, providing the space, opportunity, and clarity we have much needed.
I cannot wait to continue sharing along the way!
I loveddddd getting to read this!!! 🥰💜