[0:19]What do we do for Internet access?
Generally we use the wi-fi available at the parks we are staying. We also have a limited data plan, if our park has no or unreliable internet access. In rare cases, we have gone to Starbuck’s to get internet access.

[1:08]How do we get our mail?
We use a service from Escapees that provides us both a physical address in Texas (important for residency requirements) and collects our mail. Once a month, we request our mail from them to be sent to the campsite we are visiting. Escapees sorts our mail and sends us only Class A mail.
We pay all of our bills on-line, so there is very little “must have” mail that we receive.

[2:06]What is our favorite place visited?
We found this question impossible to answer. We really loved all the National Parks that we have visited so far. Gulf Shores was relaxing and the beach was wonderful. Boulder and Denver were great too. Texas is always appealing too, since we get to visit with friends.

[2:28] Buddy makes an appearance

[3:19]How do we plan our travels?
Follow the weather. Ideally, we want to be in shorts and sandals all year long. Beyond, that we pick one or two locations or events and commit to those. The rest of the year falls into place once we decide on our primary destination. For example, earlier this year, we wanted to experience the solar eclipse in it’s totality. After a lot of research, we decided on a small park in Idaho. We booked our space in Idaho in March while in Texas and from there we were able to plan our journey. Leaving from Texas in March and arriving in Idaho at the end of July, we had long stays in both New Mexico and Colorado.

[7:20]How do we get along with each other living in a small space? (How haven’t we killed each other yet?)
Living in an RV hasn’t changed how we get along. We have opportunities to do things apart or together just like we did prior to full-time RV’ing.

[9:06]Does Catharine drive the RV?
NO!!

[9:49]How has Buddy adapted to life on the road?
Buddy adjusted faster than we have. He is a good traveler and sits between our chairs as we drive. While we are camped he is comfortable in the RV whether we are with him in it or not. He takes us for frequent walks and likes smelling new smells as we move around the country. If the park has a dog park, he loves to play with his ball and meet new friends.

[11:07]Knowing what we know now, would we do it again?
ABSOLUTELY!!!

[12:39]How long are we planning to RV?
As long as we are still enjoying it, we want to keep doing it. This past year has gone by quickly and we have had an awesome time. As long as we feel that way, we will continue RV’ing.

[15:16]Where are we going next?
We are currently in Gold Canyon, Arizona. We are leaving here on January 1, 2018 and heading east towards Texas. Then, we plan to head towards New England and Cape Cod for the summer (with a stop in Pennsylvania to visit family).