We’re excited and happy to be traveling again, but as with any major life change, there is some trepidation as we adjust to our new routine. After the demands of preparing for this trip (in parallel with us both completing in Ironman Canada at the end of August) followed by the inevitable last-minute rush, it’s great to finally be on the road.
It was terrific to be met at the airport in Vienna by our friends Sue and Martin, then whisked off to a nearby campground for a delicious meal and far too much to drink for a couple of dehydrated, jet-lagged travelers.
- The best photo I have of Martin!
In some ways, it’s a relief from the demands of being at home (as many ‘demands’ as people without jobs have, yet which somehow still constantly exceed our expectations). Instead of our ‘at home’ to-do list, we now have a ‘traveling’ to-do list. But, they say a change is as good
as a rest…
We now have a very different routine, which is inevitably some subset and combination of:
- get up, put away the bed and bedding, personal hygiene, get dressed
- prepare, eat, and clean up breakfast
- prepare the RV for travel
- navigate and drive
- visit sights or attractions
- do activities (like walking, running, cycling, hiking, etc.)
- prepare, eat, and clean up lunch (often a picnic)
- find a place to camp
- shop for food
- drink alcohol
- prepare, eat, and clean up dinner
- read and write
- take care of personal business (e.g. banking)
- plan our next day
Not that we’re complaining. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be doing what we’re doing and where we’re doing it. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. We’re very grateful and full of anticipation.