A year in review from this traveling crew!

It was summer ‘21 when we made the call

The crazy decision to pack up and leave it all

Not forever, no, but for a good chunk o’ time

And the feeling that followed was truly sublime

It had been a long time coming, the plan still in dream mode

And we knew we had to pick a date when we would really hit the road

So the planning commenced, with research galore

Visas and camping-cars, dog travel rules and more

Slowly all the pieces started falling into place

And in Jan ’22 we set out at a leisurely pace

Saying goodbye to our beloved home and family and hitting the road with the doggos

We cruised across the country, the first leg of our trip

Looking back on it now it seems like a blip

But man it was a treat to explore so many states

Each with it’s own beauty and magnificent traits

A few of the picturesque states we travelled through on our cross country road trip..AZ, UT, GA, FL

And we got pretty used to living out of a van

Now living IN a camping-car was the next step of our plan!

So now with all of our ducks in a row

We hopped on that plane with our doggos below

That flight was not easy, but at least I had wine

And in the long run, they adapted just fine!

Lefty and Midnight exhibiting, not only their adaptability, but their flexibility!

I think we all have, adapted, I mean

Since diving head first into the camping-car scene

We’ve googled and you-tubed and faked our way through

The hurdles, big and small, this life throws at you

And for close to 10 months we’ve been a traveling fam

Moving so often, I can forget where I am

12 countries seen, countless memories made

It’s hard to put into words, I’m afraid

The beauty we’ve found, the kindness we’ve been shown

It’s not overstating to say our minds have been blown

A magical waterfall, a glorious view

Each day we explore we find something new

What Mother Nature has put on for us throughout Europe!

And the generous people who’s paths we’ve crossed

Have proven that human goodness is not lost

Whether a chat in the park or an invite to their home

We’ve been welcomed so warmly everywhere we roam

Just 1 of the MANY families who let us “camp” on their property and spoiled us with great food & conversation!

And not only has this voyage been filled with such pleasure

But it’s helped me appreciate my life beyond measure

Being far from home can be hard, it’s true

But it’s only convinced me that I have the best “crew”

Both family and friends who’ve kept me in the loop

Making me feel I’m still a part of their group

So it seems I’ve got my cake, and I can eat it too!

So appreciative of my “old” life, but also loving the new

And with that I’ll wrap it up, with my New Year’s wish for all

An adventure on the road, I guarantee you’ll have a ball!