Just Another Day

Getting used to living full-time in an RV and not working has been a bit of an adjustment. One or the other of those two things would itself be an adjustment. Actually, there’s another thing… adjusting to Mike not working.

We really don’t do a whole lot. Every now and then we’ll go somewhere just for fun, but usually we just sorta hang out. Mike usually rides his bike once a day for exercise. Then he reads, or listens to podcasts, or maybe watches some TV.   I like spending time outside, so I either sit outside in our “yard” with Belle or, if I feel like I need to move, I’ll take a walk or a bicycle ride. I also take Belle for short strolls throughout the day (she doesn’t like to go far from the camper). Yesterday, I put the top down on the Mini and took Belle for a ride to the other end of the island and back.

I’ve taken the kayak out a few times. And I hope to use it again a time or two before we leave here at the end of November. I also do some sewing. With the holidays approaching, I’ve been working on some gifts. Some days, like today, I paint my nails. I also cook dinner most days, too. Simple stuff that can be cooked outside and/or heated in the microwave/toaster oven (to minimize strong food odors inside of the coach).

I’m not complaining, just trying to keep it real. It sounds dull, I know. We both seem to be enjoying the low-key life. Really, the best thing about RV life is just being able to live in such a wide variety of different places and meet people from all over the country. The worst thing? Sometimes it does feel a bit lonely. There are lots of folks to chit-chat with, but I find it hard to find people who are good at real conversation.

I’ve really enjoyed island life. I think Mike has, too. But I’ll be ready to move on to Florida in 10 days. Especially since some friends will be camping in the same place we are for a few weeks and at least one of them likes water sports and doing crafty stuff, too.

I’ve been making more of an effort to watch the sunset every day. I usually ride my bike to the public beach at the east end of the island to do that. It’s quicker than walking to the beach. Here’s a pretty sunset photo I captured yesterday…

I do enjoy being in such a beautiful location surrounded by water. I’ll miss the East Coast beaches and abundance of water for sure, once we head west at the end of January.

Life in the desert will be the next big adjustment for us, I think. We may be spending the first part of 2022 in the desert southwest. Time will tell…