There is much to be said about this lifestyle. Public (or relatives’) restrooms and showers are not part of our lives. No packing and unpacking luggage. Itineraries and destinations are changed or adjusted on a whim. We stop where and when we want or when we are tired of driving. We seldom make reservation.  We camp free two out of three nights. We eat when we are hungry. We sleep in the same bed every night with our own pillows. When traffic jams occur we warm up leftovers.

One reads aloud about the local geology and countryside or the next stop while the other drives. We camp on the beach, roam the desert, hike the trails, tour the ruins, stop for roadside markers, visit the museums and experience the vistas. There is no problem taking home rocks, shells, wood, souvenirs and fresh produce (no produce from Canada). We meet the best people from all over the world.

We transport grandchildren, spend weekends in Canada, attend graduations and football games and sometimes tow a trailer for whatever reason.

There is always protection from bad weather. We camp on the beach and watch storms come in. If there is fog we go inland or up into the hills.