2012 is in the books … and an eventful year it was.
After all the planning and preparations we finally quit our jobs (HOORAY!) and started our Island Girl Walkabout adventure.
We said our goodbyes to friends, coworkers and family in Denver. Denver was very good to us over the last 11 years. And leaving this place and our friends has been the hardest thing.
We moved into Island Girl on September 1st and have made our way from Denver to Miami. Along the way we have had many a fun time in amazing places and caught up with amazing friends.
RV living has turned out to be quite pleasant and Island Girl is a comfortable and spacious home. A few relatively minor mechanical glitches but nothing serious, all systems are go!
Hear are a few random facts about our 2012 travels …
Miles travelled in Island Girl – 2784
Camp Lopez campsites – 17
Days of full time RV living – 122
Longest RV driving day – 544 miles (ouch!)
Shortest RV driving day – 5 miles
Average distance between camps – 164 miles
Island Girl Average MPG – 7.2
Average length of stay – 7.2 days
We kicked off with a week of sharing RV info with our fellow Escapee club members at the Sedalia Escapade. We’ve taken to heart the advice we received about slowing down and not rushing from place to place.
Had a long and wonderful visit to our friend Theresa in beautiful Kansas City, Mo.
Stopped by Springfield, Mo to see my childhood homes and elementary schools.
Spent a delightful autumn in quirky northern Arkansas.
Visited several Civil War sites that seem to be everywhere. A sobering reminder of a turbulent and terrible period.
And took our time on the beautiful west coast of Florida visiting dear friends all along the way.
It usually takes 4 – 5 days or so to drive from Denver to Miami. It is sooo much more fun if you do it in about 3 months instead!
We are so enjoying spending unhurried and relaxed time with family and friends in Miami. And have started laying out some rough idea of our 2013 route.
We plan on spending the rest of winter in South Florida and in spring heading up the eastern US up as far north as the Maritimes of Eastern Canada before spending autumn in New England and ultimately heading out west for next winter.
2012 was a fantastic start. And we are so excited about all the people, places and experiences that lie ahead. Stay tuned!
Brenda, Angel, and I wish you and yours good health and much happiness in 2013.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
~ Hector
Hi Hector, Brenda & Angel. Louise, Sophie, Maisie (our English springer) & I wish you all a Happy New Year! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic journey and the superb photography, Sophie especially loved your dolphins.
Have a great 2013 and we look forward to your posts.
All the best,
Regards Kevin
Hi Kev! Thanks for the kind words and good wishes. Hope you are doing … so when is YOUR next adventure??!! Happy New Year friend!
Happy New Year, Sweetie Peas!! Here’s to one awesome 2013!!!
Sending oodles of love and a big hug,
Rebecca
Happy New Year and all the best to you in 2013, Big hug from me and Hector and Angel sends a soft kiss. Brenda
> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2013 21:46:40 +0000 > To: brendavlopez@msn.com >
Hi Kids,
As usual I enjoy reading everything from your trips and experience…
So happy that things are going well and you are enjoying life.
Wish you all the best in 2013! See you NEXT MONTH!!!
: ) – Karen