cycler wrote:
So here goes with the questions for those who may have done this; how did it go? What would you suggest for someone who is thinking about this adventure? What are the pros and cons? Do you regret doing this, or was it the adventure of a lifetime?
Two and a half years later, it is going well. After six months, we switched from a truck/tt to a Class A/wrangler and haven't looked back. Our goal was to figure out where we wanted to live after retirement. After 2.5 years on the road, we have figured out where we don't want to live but haven't yet decided on the perfect place to live. The longer we travel, the more we realize that the most perfect place is where you are RIGHT NOW. Every place has a good side and a bad side. So we follow the weather and currently have no plans to quit.
Suggestions? Don't over think it. It is like dating - you hang out and have fun, but there are no strings attached (i.e. you don't have to stay). If you get bored, move on. If you are enjoying yourself, stay around for a while. Don't tie yourself into a regimented (9-5 type) plan - just go with it.
Cons - having to put everything away all the time or be overwhelmed with stuff. Those cute little tourist towns aren't so cute when shopping for stuff is the last thing on your mind - you have no where to put it. Cons - eating too much good food. It is easy to gain weight and harder to loose it.
Don't regret it for a minute - We only regret what we haven't done. Having wheels, we can always go back another time to do it. So far, an amazing adventure.
Best of luck with your decisions!
