Clair de Lune
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Hello, All,
I grew up traveling and have a lifelong case of wanderlust. I have moved more than 40 times and that includes 4+ years on a boat with my family. It was a challenging but satisfying way to live; home was wherever my loved ones were.
During the last few years I have seen my home life implode, and I am now single and an empty-nester. I have entered full-time work for the first time in decades, but have found it to be all-consuming, and I am wondering if there is another way to live. I have long read books about people who homestead, travel, or live in minimal space, and I often follow the posts and videos of folks living in RV's, vans, or cars. I used to dream about doing this kind of thing with my former spouse, and now that will never happen, and I am wondering if I can enjoy it on my own.
I recently purchased a Honda Fit and am working on turning it into a neat little RV. Last week, I drove 2500 miles through snow and temperatures of 6 degrees (less with the wind chill factor) and spent 4 out of five nights sleeping in my vehicle in truck stop parking lots. It was a trial by fire (trial by ice?), and every night I discovered things I should change and learned things about what I could do better. It was frustrating, uncomfortable, and cold most of the time, but each night it became easier. I will be heading back across America in a week or so, and I hope that I can make the trip with fewer difficulties.
I am a teacher and social worker. My life is centered on loving God with all of my being and loving my neighbor as myself.
I have always enjoyed the feeling that camping and boating bring--being closer to nature and the changes of the seasons and weather. I like being self-sufficient. I don't mind doing things the simple, or less efficient way. I enjoy the camaraderie of travelers; they seem to take the time to talk to their fellow human beings and to form a community. I enjoy hot chocolate, languages, reading, learning, and looking at the stars in a clear sky.
I look forward to meeting you, learning from you, and sharing with you!
I grew up traveling and have a lifelong case of wanderlust. I have moved more than 40 times and that includes 4+ years on a boat with my family. It was a challenging but satisfying way to live; home was wherever my loved ones were.
During the last few years I have seen my home life implode, and I am now single and an empty-nester. I have entered full-time work for the first time in decades, but have found it to be all-consuming, and I am wondering if there is another way to live. I have long read books about people who homestead, travel, or live in minimal space, and I often follow the posts and videos of folks living in RV's, vans, or cars. I used to dream about doing this kind of thing with my former spouse, and now that will never happen, and I am wondering if I can enjoy it on my own.
I recently purchased a Honda Fit and am working on turning it into a neat little RV. Last week, I drove 2500 miles through snow and temperatures of 6 degrees (less with the wind chill factor) and spent 4 out of five nights sleeping in my vehicle in truck stop parking lots. It was a trial by fire (trial by ice?), and every night I discovered things I should change and learned things about what I could do better. It was frustrating, uncomfortable, and cold most of the time, but each night it became easier. I will be heading back across America in a week or so, and I hope that I can make the trip with fewer difficulties.
I am a teacher and social worker. My life is centered on loving God with all of my being and loving my neighbor as myself.
I have always enjoyed the feeling that camping and boating bring--being closer to nature and the changes of the seasons and weather. I like being self-sufficient. I don't mind doing things the simple, or less efficient way. I enjoy the camaraderie of travelers; they seem to take the time to talk to their fellow human beings and to form a community. I enjoy hot chocolate, languages, reading, learning, and looking at the stars in a clear sky.
I look forward to meeting you, learning from you, and sharing with you!