Even Good Things Must Change

  • Posted by Andre
  • August 26, 2008

img_3893It has been 2 ½ years since I departed on my RV trip and what a time I’ve had!

There is nothing quite like being in the mountains, immersed in a view that money can’t buy, without noisy neighbors or traffic, countless outdoor adventures right on your doorstep, all the comforts of home and doing all of this full time all of the time. But alas, I thrive on change and even this incredible lifestyle has its limits.

While changing I might just as well do it properly so I decided to go and live in San Francisco.

From Cape Lookout, Mareli and I travelled to Portland where she did some last minute shopping before flying back to South Africa. I left Oregon the following day heading south on I5. Another busted trailer tire at Shasta and another night of sleeping at the side of the freeway before arriving in San Francisco. The last month has been busy, with lots of decisions to be made and even more admin to take care of. Which neighborhood to live in? Apartment search, RV storage, truck parking, internet setup, establishing a social base. On and on and on.

I am glad to say that things are slowly stabilizing. I now have a roommate in a great apartment in the Mission District with gorgeous views of the city and the Bay Bridge. Dolores Park is right next door with tons of great restaurants and bars within walking distance and downtown San Francisco is less than 10 minutes on the BART. I’ve joined the local climbing gym (also walking distance). I am getting to know some people around town and I’ve been sampling the local cuisine, nightlife and music.

Who knows what the future holds, but so far, so good.

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KarenH
Posted on:
September 2, 2008 at 9:19 pm

What! You’re going to be a “northener”. What about your SoCal family?
Well we miss you and whenever you need to have some sunshine, you know where to come!
Best wishes to you Andre.

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Andre
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September 2, 2008 at 11:44 pm

Hi Karen, Thanks for the wishes. I’ll be sure to come and visit my SoCal family before the year is over. Hope all is well. Andre

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rsexton
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October 11, 2008 at 1:51 am

Well the time has come i see. I was wondering what would be next. I was wondering if you even might wind up back at PL !!
Not really, that would seem too much like going backwards.
I enjoyed vicariously many of your trips, thanks for sharing.
It must be somewhat of an adjustment, living in one place again and not traveling so much.
I wonder how your software has worked out?
Is it a job now or your own business?
Well I am sure with your skills that you have developed that you have a number of interesting options.
I hope you will keep posting your continuing adventures here.
Cheers,
Ron