Long road trip3/20/2023 ![]() As the trip went on, we became proactive in scheduling days when we just sat beside the tent and read or watched movies all day in the comfort of a hotel room. My body and mind grew tired from being constantly on the go. That’s fine for a shorter trip, but I began to realize this vacation was different. I’m the type of person that likes to fill each day with activities when on vacation. As we approach the age of retirement, our fond recollections of the trip have begun to intertwine with dreams of doing it all over again and making it even better knowing now what we didn’t know then.Ĭolter Bay Campground, Grand Teton National ParkPhoto credit: Dave Wall 4. ![]() At the end of the journey, we happily resettled in Missoula, Montana, the winner of our next hometown contest.ĭespite all the challenges and even after all of these years, we often find ourselves reminiscing about our great adventure. With no kids, no pets, and a decent balance in our savings account, we decided to put the majority of our worldly possessions in storage, pack our trusted Toyota Echo with camping gear and what we hoped were all necessary essentials, and hit the road for a 6-month-long adventure with the goal of discovering our next hometown before the money ran out.įor 6 glorious months we explored back roads, got to know the locals, hiked miles of trails, tasted local cuisines, then got sick of our tent, and occasionally each other, began to miss cooking in our own kitchen, and slowly watched the money run out. After our long days, we were too tired to enjoy our mountain community and we began to yearn for a fresh start. There was little work in Estes Park, so we were faced with lengthy commutes down the mountain. Despite all its beauty and access to the outdoors, living full-time in a tiny tourist town deep in the mountains has its drawbacks. Fifteen years ago, my husband, Dave, and I were living in Estes Park, Colorado, a picturesque mountain town just minutes away from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. ![]()
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