October 2019 Our Harvest Host debut. For those of you who are new to boondocking, the Harvest Host program is a fun way to get your feet wet. Members pay a modest membership fee to access a directory of establishments willing to host a “self contained” RVer for a night. We call ahead to make the arrangements, and then plan to arrive in time to enjoy the establishment’s offering and settle in. The location might be a winery, brewery, museum,…
January 2020 It had been ages since we’d seen our friends Phyllis and John, but as is often the case with great friendships, it felt like we picked up right where we left off years ago. We spent time catching up and exploring their neighborhood, including a lovely visit to Naples Botanical Garden. A bonus was that Phyllis’ sister Lucretia and her husband George joined us. We giggled, explored the gardens, had a yummy lunch at the garden cafe, and…
We’ve been on the road since late October 2019. Traveling has quickly become a lifestyle for us and we are enjoying exploring new territory, meeting new friends, and coming to love our little house on wheels. We’ve been staying in parks, mostly state and national, and spending some time at friends’ homes along the way. We decided that bikes would provide an easy way to explore large parks without having to “break camp”. We found Townie bikes by Trek, which…