In a blink, four weeks have gone, at least I feel that way as I am looking back.
Many things happened, of course. Joerg has been focusing significant amount of energy on his work, since one of his projects fills with complexity and people challenges. For me, it’s about taking care of all kinds of logistics and paperwork, which is my least favorite things to do. Oh well, they are managed.
Meanwhile, excitement continues.
Driving seems to be an more relaxing event now. We have figured out suitable travel food. Joerg got us a plug in fridge in the car, which works well. Scenery variations in most places are enjoyable, and some are fascinating.
During the weekends or after work hours, we explore a few things near by, by walking, biking, or driving. Often we have to figure out where to go shopping: grocery and other things that we need.
Joerg got pretty comfortable in baking bread in our trailer. So with several kinds of flour from Janie’s Mill, Illinois, fresh bread, baguette, and blueberry pancake have become a basic source of carbohydrates for us.
Just as we get comfortable to nomadic life a little, boon, a deer ran into us on I-90! It was about 9 pm, on our way back from a shopping trip to Missoula. Fortunately, Joerg stepped on the brake, so the deer only hit the left corner of the truck. We both are safe and close to the campground.
We were shocked initially. After calming down, we have adopted a mindset of treating it as the first major challenge on the road…
Because of the accident, we get to experience some wonderful help from people. First, at the campground, people in charge go above and beyond in trying to find a camp site to extend our stay during the busy Labor Day weekend. The insurance assessor is knowledgeable about Ford trucks and trailer, and he is so friendly, we not only feel a sense of relief that we are in good hands in figuring out how to get the truck fixed, but also feel lucky to connect with such a friendly expert.
Because of the accident, we also get to enjoy a relaxing weekend without a need to move to somewhere else.
