I don't know what I'm doing but I'm going it!

[RevDen]

We just bought a travel trailer, GMC diesel 3/4 ton pickup, and are getting ready to retire and set out on a now adventure.  I have a question for you experienced folks.  What do you do with your time when you are camping?  I understand how the driving is fun and setting up/taking down is fun, but what do you do the rest of the time?  As you can see, I'm not sure what I'll do with myself after I retire.

 

[highdesertranger]

Welcome RevDen to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you. what to do with your free time? I don't know, what do you like to do? I prospect keeps me busy. it really just depends on you, got any hobbies you could take on the road? highdesertranger

 

[Richard]

I enjoy reading, hiking, photography, and surfing the web. I actually have 4 boxes of books that I carry around so I've always got something to interest me. Maybe one day I'll get an electronic reader device but until then, boxes of books for me! LOL

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome to the forums! Here's an old post to read while you're waiting for more people to chime in: https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-What-Do-You-Do-All-Day?highlight=What+Do+You+Do+All+Day?

 

[cyndi]

There's an entire forum didicated to hobbies on the road
https://vanlivingforum.com/Forum-Hobbies-on-the-Road?page=2

And a couple of more specific threads within that forum
https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-What-do-you-people-do-while-living-in-your-van

https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-Hobbies-on-the-Road

 

[BradKW]

What would you do with your time if you were at home instead of traveling?

Workcamping jobs of the "campground host" type might be a good thing to look at...would give you a destination and some light structure while you get your bearings. Many of these jobs are "jobs" in name only, minimal work required.

Check out Coolworks and Workamper News

 

[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard the crazy train ,,, Alll Aboaaaaaard !skuh kuh kuh kuh kuh (It just wouldn't be right for popeye to laugh like Ozzie)

Sit next to a lake or a cactus or a canyon or a river or a......
Relax , have a cold drink (root beer , of course ) and just talk to somebody you just met , or sit alone and watch the sun set----rise ---- lightning light show.
Ride that bike everywhere you can't walk , hike , kayak , go fishing , sight see , museums , the world's biggest ????? whatever weird thing you come across , read a book , take in a rodeo in Pecos.
Swim with Manatees , canoe down a whitewater river....nothing at all , just sleep a day away .

It's really OPEN ! I was a Pirate Ship Captain for a summer......................whaaaaaaaat?

 

[RevDen]

Welcome aboard the crazy train ,,, Alll Aboaaaaaard !skuh kuh kuh kuh kuh (It just wouldn't be right for popeye to laugh like Ozzie)

Sit next to a lake or a cactus or a canyon or a river or a......
Relax , have a cold drink (root beer , of course ) and just talk to somebody you just met , or sit alone and watch the sun set----rise ---- lightning light show.
Ride that bike everywhere you can't walk , hike , kayak , go fishing , sight see , museums , the world's biggest ????? whatever weird thing you come across , read a book , take in a rodeo in Pecos.
Swim with Manatees , canoe down a whitewater river....nothing at all , just sleep a day away .

It's really OPEN !  I was a Pirate Ship Captain for a summer......................whaaaaaaaat?

I've not done this stuff since I was a child.  great reminder.  Thanks

 

[msbarth]

I just do a lot of sittin' and thinkin', and all of the afore mentioned.