Lula is snuggled in the back of the car among two down sleeping bags. She refused to get up for her pup cup and now refuses to get up to go potty. Oy!
So I decided to park at the beach and stare at the wonder of Michigan’s public access to its waters. Lol…. There is nothing like this in Ohio along Lake Erie. I am literally parked about 30 feet from the splashing surf of Lake Huron. I camped the last few days at Tawas Point State Park. This is one of my all-time favorite state parks. The access, the absolutely stunning beauty, the huge off-leash dog-friendly beach, and the impeccably maintained showers and bathrooms. I have been here once before and always wanted to come back. They did give it an overhaul a few years ago, but they have maintained (as far as I remember) the simplicity that makes this place so serene.
As I am in my car writing this, I am blissfully aware of how cool it is that I get to, because I love to, travel like this. However, it is at night and in the morning that I sometimes seriously question this lifestyle. 🤦🏻♀️
First, all throughout the day, I am constantly battling the tick population. Not just on Lula but on me as well. The ticks are so bad that they almost make me want to get a place in the city, where ticks are rarely found. My second nemesis is sleep. Years ago, when I began nomadic life, it was just me. Now I have Lula, and this town ain’t big enough for the both of us. Lol…. Not only is my current bed NOT built attached to my car like my last one, but now I am sharing a slightly, and I mean slightly, bigger space with a 62lb dog.
I keep talking about a bigger space, like a van or an RV, or maybe a tow behind. I just can’t make a decision. But now it has come to a poo or get off the pot situation. I can no longer be squished or climb into the back seat to go to bed, nor can I continue to get dressed while sitting behind the wheel. Hahaha
As for the rooftop bag I bought to give me more space, it is okay because it does give me more space, but the constant untying of straps and unzipping the bag is a giant pain in the butt. (REI 20% coupon coming soon Thule or Yakima!)
So today I’m going to look at camper vans. Hopefully, to buy in the next month or two.
Fast forward to today, I am back in Ohio as I write, Deep Purple is jamming away on Spotify, and I am staring at an inland lake. Rain is softly falling, and once again Lula refuses to get out of the car…hahahaha. Time to do some housekeeping today, both home and financial. Road life can be costly if you let it slip out from under you. Gas is a bit nuts right now. Up in northern Michigan, I was paying $4.29 a gallon, but it is slightly better back down in northeast Ohio.
The moments that get me high on this life of mine? Here is an example: As I was driving to where I am now, I was rocking out to Grand Funk Railroad, hot coffee in hand, windows down, Lula’s face against the wind and my soul was/is soooooo happy!
This lifestyle comes with it’s share of bumpy roads but oh my stars do I love it!!!!!
~L
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” — Lao Tzu
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