View from our new land.
Being nomadic has meant different things to me through the years. Recently, having purchased a home, my nomadic identity has been in question. Have I outgrown my tendency to wander? Have I sold out for comfort and consistency? Am I just too lazy, or complacent, or finally satiated by my current home to engage in more wanderlust. Ha! As if!
I’m taking a different tack. We have a home that has appreciated, providing some financial security. We purchased land in Arizona for investment, remote isolation experience, or as a bug-out destination. Our notions of doing much development there has lost its appeal. We’re approaching our retirement years, and after some contemplation we’ve settled on some basic facts. We, yes my wife and I, want to retire. We want our retirement home to be in San Diego. We want to retire debt free, including any mortgage. We want to live in a peaceful, beautiful place with great views and low population density.
Enter Julian.
It ticks all the boxes.
So, what of my nomadic lifestyle? Well, I see it as evolving from a singular migrating strategy to one of multiple permanent locations to move among. And, if we pull off our goal of retiring debt-free, we’ll have the freedom to truly travel and satisfy more of our wanderlust than ever before!
The idea of evolving from a nomadic lifestyle to having multiple permanent locations is fascinating. It’s clear that priorities shift as we approach retirement, and finding a balance between stability and wanderlust is key. San Diego seems like an excellent choice for a peaceful, scenic retirement. The plan to retire debt-free is inspiring, as it opens up opportunities for more travel. How do you envision balancing time between your permanent locations and satisfying your wanderlust in retirement?
Having an RV of some sort will most likely be our “solution” to being nomadic between various permanent locations. We’re currently exploring options on types of rigs.
Living in multiple permanent locations seems like a great way to balance stability and wanderlust. It’s inspiring to see how you’ve adapted your nomadic lifestyle to your changing priorities. Choosing a place like Julian for retirement sounds like the perfect blend of peace and beauty. Your focus on being debt-free is a smart approach to ensure freedom in your later years. How do you plan to manage the logistics of moving between these locations?
An RV will provide the continuity of providing for the basics. During transitions between locations, we will rely on the comfort and mobility of the RV. As one location is closed down and the next is setup, we’ll be able to live comfortably in a self-sustained environment, while utilities are being shutoff and things are being packed up before departing. Upon arrival, we will also have the opportunity to remain comfortable while waiting for utility startup and unpacking.