In which Moominmama leaves winter behind and heads for the ocean...

Farewell White Mountains and the frigid north! The adventure begins. But like most adventures, it requires abandoning the comforts of the familiar: friends, family and favorite ski trails. I got my first non-family hugs this week from newly vaccinated friends, energizing me for the trip.

After extracting the Moominhouse from its winter home and loading it with provisions, I said farewell to my friends Erika, Steve, Noah and Charlotte, who sheltered the Moominhouse -- and Julia, who sheltered the Moominmama -- and I pushed south to escape the chill. 

I have solar power and propane heat, but my water system is full of anti-freeze. I'm using water from a couple jugs and pooping into plastic bags (biodegradable) until I get far enough south to avoid freezing the trailer pipes. Then I can rinse out the system and use the sink, shower and toilet onboard. Looking forward to that!

Over the next few days, I'll take a roundabout route designed to avoid the major metropolises of the eastern seaboard and park overnight -- hopefully -- at a brewery, winery, and horse farm on the way. These are folks that have large parking areas and are willing to host RVers if they have space. I call the day before to make sure they have room. Wish me luck!

By day four, I should arrive at my first destination beside the ocean in Georgia. I don't expect summer temperatures, but if Moominmama is that close to the water, I promise she will be swimming in it! 




Location: New Hampshire, USA

Comments

  1. JeffoFittsMarch 18, 2021 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks for the update! Rochester looks to be heading out of winter this week! I wish you well. Godspeed....

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  2. Rich KMarch 19, 2021 at 6:53 AM

    Wishing you good fortune. Walk cheerfully.... Meanwhile, while waiting for your next post, I can educate myself about Moomins. (Apparently I've had a sheltered life.) Rich

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