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    </div><p id="1a43">If you find value or enjoy sharing our experiences, hitch a ride by following Brenda Mahler or subscribing to <a href="https://medium.com/rving-in-retirement">RVing in Retirement</a>.</p><p id="0ed1">Hope to see you along the side of the road.</p></article></body>

I Started a Travel Blog: RVing in Retirement

In search of fellow travelers looking for adventure

Photo by Maksym Kaharlytskyi on Unsplash

My husband and I retired. We sat at home in quarantine for months. Then decided it was time to grab the wheel and hit the road. As we travel, my husband drives our 40-foot beast, and I sit beside him telling stories aloud to keep him awake and often writing to record our experiences.

Safety

Pandemic on the left of me, Pandemic on the right, but hear I am. — Brenda Mahler

We live in an infested world that can be scary if we allow it to be. We have been told to stay at home. However, if you are living in an RV, there are strategies to stay safe and protect others.

Organization

It always seems impossible until it is done. — Nelson Mandela

Tips and tricks share what we have learned through living the experience. Since we are beginning our adventures, several articles share how we fit everything we thought we needed into a small space and some share items we discovered what we really needed. Though I write from the point of view of a retiree, the articles provide valuable strategies for everyone on the road for long or short periods of time.

What to See and Not See

Where to park

Home is where you park it. — Nikki Cleveland

With our limited experience so far, our favorite place to park and stay is Sky Valley Resort in Palm Springs, CA. We have been here for a month and will be pulling out in a week or so. As we continue to explore, articles will share what to look for, places we enjoy, what not to do etc. Stay tuned.

This story is meant to be satirical humor. Walmart parking lots offers a great alternative for many who are traveling. I will add an article in the future explaining how to avoid the unpleasant. But this is what happened the first time we parked at Walmart.

Humor

Driving a motorhome is a science and an art. I am not a scientist and lack any artistic ability. — Brenda Mahler

So once it was established I will not be driving a lot in the near future, I had to figure out how to pass the time. These are some options. More to come!

Retirement inventories

“The gladdest moment in human life is a departure into unknown lands.”. — Sir Richard Burton.

Before we packed up and hit the road, there were many questions to answer and explore. This article shares our thought process and what should be considered prior to making any big decisions.

If you find value or enjoy sharing our experiences, hitch a ride by following Brenda Mahler or subscribing to RVing in Retirement.

Hope to see you along the side of the road.

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