Our trip to Idaho a few weeks ago was a failed house hunting mission. We’d been planning a move since Mark was offered a dream aviation job. But our wild, mountain spirits couldn’t find anywhere we wanted to settle in the dry, agricultural valley where we would need to live. It was a week filled with soul-searching and introspective conversation. What we concluded was this… We don’t need much besides each other and the wilderness to be happy. The happiest we’ve ever been are during the months spent on the open road with only the essentials that can fit in our camper.
So, in a few weeks, when our house closes escrow, we’ll embark on a journey we’ve dreamed of for years. Our truck will become our home and the wilderness our backyard. We may roam for 3 months or 3 years, we have no idea. And the idea of moving to Idaho is hardly off the table… right now is just not the right time. Because now is the time to simplify, recalibrate and rediscover what it is that’s truly important to us. Our new journey begins soon and we could not be more excited.
What part of Idaho were you looking to located in?
The Treasure Valley. We haven’t given up hope, we just still have research to do!
So happy for you I need to do the same thing myself!!! If you come to Mississippi I have a great place you can stay .
Thanks Tracy!
Awesome!
wOw Michele that is a big step. so pleased for you. Please keep us informed when on the road. The very best of luck to you both. we leave in a few minutes for a much needed away trip Downeast here in Maine with a side trip to Campobello and Deer Island. Jim & Genie
Thanks Jim & Genie! Have a great trip!
Good for you both! My husband and I have been reading here since we got our 4 Wheel Camper in April 2016. We are looking to make a change out of Frisco, Colorado….our home for 30 years . We are in the last 4 days of a month long trip in Wyoming and Montana and like you both we are most happy when out on the road with the camper. Like you we have successful businesses in Summit Cty which keep enticing us to go back. Each time there is more of a pull away from that. Sometime in the not too distant future I think we will make a break like you are doing! Good inspiration! Would love to hear more about the challenges that come with the decision to do it. If you would share stuff like lthoughts, fears and excitements that come with this process. It may be that many who read these blogs hope to hear how others went about it from the “inner game” part of it. Thanks and Have a Great time! Too bad we never go to meet you as we lived so close!
Thank you! We’re quite excited. We’ll be around Summit County for the next six weeks or so, it would be lovely to try and get together if at all possible. We would love to hear about your trip. I’ll definitely be writing more about the pros and cons and more as we embark on living on the road full-time.
Ok Michele, Here is my phone number 970-333-9027. You can text or call and we could try to make a time to meet up. We take off a lot on weekends but LOVE talking with like-minded people so I would make a sincere effort to meet up with you guys. We could meet anywhere between here and Kremmling. (You sold your place?)
We could be around next Sunday afternoon/eve. There are many other possibilities so maybe let us know what could work for you and Mark.
Kathy
Fantastic Guys! We look forward to following your adventures and hopefully meeting up with you in the near future ???? We just purchased a 25′ class c and are looking forward to many trips coming soon. As always, we welcome you to WV with open arms and a place to stay if you make it out this way!
Thanks Greg! Congrats on the new purchase!
Hooray for you! Do it while you can and don’t wait till you are too old or physically unable!
Thank you Jim! We’re so excited!