- 16,820 total miles driven (includes 8,660 miles towing the Airstream)
- 57 Campgrounds/RV Parks
- 8 States (AZ, CA, CO, ID, NM, OR, UT, WY)
I've benefited greatly from this journey, especially in a spiritual sense. My stress level is almost non-existent and I smile every day! Having the time to meditate, reflect, read, and enjoy life without the worry of deadlines or work performance goals is wonderful and something I'm still getting used to.
Although I'm still relatively fit (gained 5 pounds since January 1st:) my frequent moves and lack of a regular schedule present challenges to maintaining a high level of physical fitness; it would be very difficult to maintain a training regime with my nomadic lifestyle. Currently, working out is largely opportunistic; do what I can when I can depending on the weather, location, and how long I'm staying.
The answer to "what's next" continues to evolve and I'm fine with that. On a related note, my thrill-seeking addiction is less prominent and under control. At one point in my life, I sought and trained for some sort of big adventure every 6 months; this was exhausting, and ultimately unfulfilling. Thrills (e.g., sky diving, mountain climbing, etc.) remain part of my future and I see nothing wrong with this, but I now recognize addictive thrill-seeking as a path that does not lead to happiness. I suspect its not too different from compulsive shopping or other behavioral addictions; in my case, it reflected a lack of consciousness.
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