Hi Otiv. I too am new at the grey nomad experience and from Adelaide. I have only made one post 'Waiting for Spring'. So hope to meet up with another Adelaide nomad when out there. All the best. Sue

 I AM a solo and quite daunted yet excited to travel, alone if need and really look forward to making new friends with similar interests along the way. Don't like winter much so have itchy feet right now.

Welcome to the gang Otiv and Sue, enjoy here and out in the playground.

I too am solo. I decided after loosing my wife to cancer 4 years ago and my 21 year old son just prior to that I would get out of those "four walls".

I started by keeping my unit in a village and bought a small Avan Camper Trailer then was away from base camp 8 months a year UNTIL last year, when on my "northern migration" had heaps of car trouble. I got to Townsville and thought things through and made a big plan.

I bought a new tug while in Townsville then on my return to VIC I ordered a new den to tow. After waking one morning to see a memory I wasn't expecting, decided enough was enough and put the unit on the market, one week later sold and one week after that moved out. Quick hey!  No time to think about things.

I am now a solo full time grey nomad and proud to call myself that. I have not looked back once and love every minute. I do what I want when I want and how I want. I have small plans when travelling around but they have been known to change as I go, why? Cos I can   I am fully set up for free camping and love that but don't mind using show grounds or similar but try to avoid CVP's if possible. If I do have to stay in one I go to smaller towns or CVP's with no bells and whistles. 

Now that you have both introduced yourself may I suggest you check out all the different sections of the forum including the main web page then post in whatever section is appropriate. 

Keep Safe.

Hi Dougwe, it's sad to read the beginning of your story...heartfelt, and yet it's good to read that you continued with your life whether it be as a Nomad or another challenge. strength and courage my friend.

Your story is consistent with all stories I've read thus far..ie: once you start it becomes a way of life and hard to let go., Interesting also, I'm picking up many prefer free camping and avoid CVP. I suspect the main reason could be cost's associated
would this be the case.?, If I could ask you...do you know of a link where lots of discussion about expected running cost's on day to day basis, I know we all different, just that gives me more of an idea and probably to hunt down something
unexpected that I haven't considered.

Also one question on free camping, if you found a spot, and were the only camper there, would you still set up, or advisable to be with others? Have you ever free camped on you own?

I will be posting in appropriate sections..but thought whilst I got you here..

Dougwe, thanks for sharing your story and hope one day we can say hello to each other.

Bets wishes mate

Vito

Thanks Sue.. maybe a cuppa one day together.

Im disappointed.........with just Vito and Sue posting here - it was showing signs of an on-line partnership.

Or are you two now PMing each other LOL

Whatever happens - enjoy life, enjoy nomading - its a great life style !!

Funny...cheers B&B. Thanks for the encouragement. are you reading between the lines or something ... LOL. With so many nomads out there all with a common goal..the ice has broken already.

I can just imagine the stories around a camp fire in the evening, let alone the all the stars and sounds I haven't seen or heard yet. I keep dreaming of early morning rises and breathing the crisp fresh air

and seeing a mist across a lake that I camped at..... making breakfast for me and ...... mmmm .... just me. must be photographic images planted in my mind beginning to develop.

Many thanks Bruce and Bev,

Best Wishes
Vito

Thanks crusier, I am, it is a very welcoming place ... and am reading everything I can.

Cheers
Vito

Thankyou Peter and Sue, as yes it's true everyone has been excellent and plenty of support where I go, one day I hope to help others with my experiences also.

Best wishes

Vito