First morning coffee always tastes better on our bus, a 36 foot RV that we call home periodically. Nestled in the tiny back bedroom, supported by fluffed pillows on the bed and a steaming cup of Joe, life is so much simpler and streamlined.
This home is maybe 300 square feet (with the living room slide extended) and has everything we need within its fiberglass walls, including two of our six member animal brood. The tiny kitchen has all appliances within arms’ reach making it possible to prepare real meals, which we do everyday. By applying some creative organization, just about any dish can end up on the kitchen table.
Ever since we acquired “Mr. Bus” back in 2000, I find myself yearning for the road periodically. Its freedom. Its adventure. Its simplicity. And its interaction with “salt of the earth” kind of people. All facades are dropped on the road. It’s as though this private world gives permission for authentic interaction among fellow humans.
A phone book sized guide to campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada allows us to wander aimlessly and still wind up at a decent place for the night, or maybe two or three nights – depending on our wanderlust mood. It takes us about 15 minutes to hunker down, power up and turn Mr. Bus back into our vacation home. He’s not fussy or fancy, nor is he shiny and new – but he is comfortable and cozy. Within these confining walls lies spaciousness for thoughts and dreams. Then back on the road we go to wander some more.
So as I take the final sips of coffee on my last morning in Mr. Bus before heading home from our Thanksgiving getaway, I appreciate the opportunity to be here and look forward to our next adventure.
Joyce- Glad to see you were able to take an adventure in “Mr. Bus” 🙂 We will be volunteering for three months (Dec through Feb) at Ft. De Soto County Park in Tierra Verde if you make it to Florida this winter. My 12/13 yr. old son has even started a dog walking service (desotodogs.wordpress.com) for those that want to go see the sites, but can’t take the pets. He’s donating part of the profits to the park’s Friends of Ft. Desoto dog park fund. Would love to see some fellow wordpressers there… with or without pets of course!
Holly, we’re talking about taking the bus south to Forida this winter – but probably Feb. Would be fun to meet up. I’ll keep your info and look up your son’s dog walking service. great idea!
I’ve always had a fantasy of traveling around the country in a Roadtrek Class B van. I like the idea so much that my first novel is about two women taking an eye-opening, life-changing roadtrip in one. Quick question: do you drive Mr. Bus?
I highly recommend it Lynne! No I don’t drive him. Tried once and it freaked me out. He’s too long, wide and too heavy. With the car on the back we’re close to 50 feet long and more than 20,000 lbs. I play navigator and lunch and drink getter. Works for us.
Holy – ! 20,000 lbs, 50 feet! Yikes.
In my story I show a bunch of women (I named them the CRS Ladies; Can’t Remember S***) who are alone and travel around the country together in their RVs. Some have learned to drive the big dudes, the Mr. Bus class C vehicles, in order to continue to travel after losing husbands in later years.
Sounds like my kind of book. W hats the title?
We’re a class A.