I’m watching my friend driving across the country (thanks to real-time GPS tracking), knowing that on Monday, I’ll sign over my trailer to her and both of us will start new chapters in our lives. So maybe this is a good time to look back at the adventures of Breeze and some of my favorite photos of my little trailer.
That photo at the top was taken at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, in the shadow of the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. It was the first place I fell in love with in New Mexico and it’s still my favorite.
I’ve wandered all over, or at least it feels that way, looking at all the photos of my little blue baby. Here’s one from Lake Ogalala in Nebraska, one of many beautiful stops that I didn’t know existed before I became a vagabond. Small campgrounds, back roads, and little towns were things I loved exploring while towing my tiny home behind me.

In 2018, I toured parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Quebec, finding so much to love at every stop. And I checked off “watch the massive tides of the Bay of Fundy” off my bucket list, an item that had been there since the early 1980s. Never give up on your bucket list items, you might someday be able to check a very old one off your list.
Breeze and I got snowed on in Denver (in May!), making for a cold couple of mornings, but a lovely photo.
We rode more than a few ferries to get to some places: Galveston Island, Port Angeles, Victoria, the Outer Banks, Nova Scotia, and a few more, I’m sure.
Breeze spent more than a few nights in hotel parking lots for various reasons: scorching hot weather, freezing cold weather, and, most notably, a broken hand. And then there was the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that closed down camping for months, and Breeze and I were the residents of the smallest RV park in Florida, the backyard of my good friends and erstwhile housemates.
From BLM boondocking in southern Arizona…
… to touring Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Zion, then Monument Valley one fine fall season
…to falling in love with the desert lands of the southwest, it’s been an amazing journey.
3105 days from May 2, 2016 till October 31, 2024. 47 out of 48 states in the continental US, along with six Canadian provinces. And I would do it all over again, from broken hand to flat tires, from good friends made to amazing memories I’ll have the rest of my life.
Annie, farewells are hard, but you made your Alto so happy with all the wonderful travel. You are so adventurous! I never knew when you start out what long and wonderful travel you would have. You’re very special and I’m wishing you happiness on the next phase of your life.
You are so Brave and Wonderful, Annie.<3
What a beautiful homage to Breeze and the gifts of your this nomadic chapter. You are an inspiration, Annie, and I so appreciate the intention and awareness with which you live. I look forward to seeing what your next chapter holds as you turn the page.
What a ride! On to new adventures. You are one of a kind. Such fun to read about it and enjoy the incredible photos!
I’ve loved your posts. I hope to see more than I have. I’ve been hindered by a need for companionship on such a trip. Maybe I’ll try heading out on my own and see what happens. Thanks for the inspiration.
So many adventures & great stories & pictures—thanks
Words can’t express the GRATITUDE Lily and I have for all you’ve shared with the Altoiste Community. You were one of the major reasons we had the courage to take the leap and purchase our Alto, Amore. Your willingness to share your joys and your struggles gave us such strength. Following WynnWorlds has been such a gift. Your photos and writings ever inspiring. It’s bittersweet for us that you’re selling Breeze. We’re so very happy for you on your next adventures but we’re also sad for our loss of reading and seeing your photos of your travels with Breeze. We wish you ALL the VERY BEST. We’d LOVE to meet you if you find yourself in western MA. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Annie
Annie, admittedly I feel silly writing, with tears in my eyes reading your goodbyes. But as a fellow traveler, ex-nomadic traveler and writer, I need to share with you the impact that your life, and your written words, have had on my own. Back in I think early 2018, I had finished a 30-day exploration roadtrip the prior year – 10,000 miles and 16 national parks in my Subaru, when I somehow discovered your blog. I was at the tail-end of 25+ year marriage that somehow was unraveling, and I was so antsy. The 30-day roadtrip had ignited a fire under me to find that brave adventurous woman I had once been. I began researching Altos, trailers, vans, all my options, all while getting divorced, emptying and selling our family home in So Calif and much of its belongings to move to a small rental, kids graduating college, and several surgeries. Your honesty in your words, your courage, your willingness to share the good times and the hard times — it just fueled me. Suddenly and spontaneously in early 2022, I bought a 18′ foot Winnebago Solis Pocket and after some life hiccups, sold even more stuff, put everything else into storage and hit the road. My van was named after 2 strong courageous women — my mom Ann (who died in 1999) and you, Annie. My van’s name is Annie (with her name in stickers on the side window). I spent August 2022-Christmas 2023 as a full-time nomad — California to West VA, down the eastern seaboard, back across the southern seaboard to CA, holidays in So CA, up through the northern US – a couple random international trips with Annie waiting, and then driving up through Canada to Alaska exploring, and back down the western seaboard to CA. I was so scared the first month — how many nights I cried wondering if I had done the right thing. And I would revisit your older posts and the hurdles you had overcome. And suddenly, day by day, month by month, I became stronger and alive, and so present to see moments of joy every day. Dec 2023 my stepmom passed and we had to move my dad to asst living back to northern CA CA and my nomad life ended. My dad had to be a priority. Annie now lives in my driveway; I moved to the mountains of northern CA and am attempting to build a community here. Dad passed a couple months ago and I am still here, feet on the dirt of mother Earth in a rental home. These years have been a journey and I have no regrets. I truly can not thank you enough for being willing to share your words, your experiences, your photos, with complete strangers. And as such, I am sharing with you despite not really knowing you. I hope that you will continue to share your experiences, whether traveling full-time, or spontaneously. Feel free to reach out if you are ever in CA — maybe someday Annie and I will make the drive back to the beaches of Florida when snow is hitting the ground here…. Thank you every so much, and best of luck. Jennifer
I hope you don’t feel too sad.
Think of the people your met, the wonderful places you saw, and the many of us who were inspired by your blog.
I bet it is a rather bittersweet farewell. As we use our trailer less and less, I’m still glad we can keep it – as ridiculous as it is to still have it. Like you, I’ll know when it’s time to say goodbye, but in the meantime – I’m glad I can still see it everyday in its garage.
What a great ride you had with her. Now it’s a new adventure. Hugs.
Dang! I’ll miss the armchair traveling. Thanks so much for taking us along!!! Grateful.
It’s hard to believe! I know you will make the next part of your journey exciting too!
Thanks so much for taking all of us along with you and Breeze! We learned, wants and cheered for you. Here’s all the best wherever your next chapter takes you. We sure hope you’ll continue to take us along.
What a long strange trip it’s been! Unforgettable memories. We have so enjoyed traveling vicariously through you. Numerous saved stars on my google map site are places you mentioned and photographed. Thanks for taking us along. Stop by Sandy, Oregon if you are in the neighborhood. Kathleen and Mike Walker
Where will you setting up shop? You have been a valued help to us.
Don’t be sad for selling Breeze. She is going to a good home and you have so many good memories of life on the road. On to the next thing!
Parting is such sweet sorrow ….
You have a lifetime or two of memories traveling with Breeze. Wisdom is knowing when to say enough and move on to the next great adventure.
All amazing shots. Thanks for taking me along with you to all these places. I’m sure watching the Breeze go will be tough, but remember, there’s a new adventure awaiting you and lovely memories to hug you.