The Law Of Attraction

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In May 2013, we decided we didn’t want to live a sedentary, routine-based life and decided to buy an RV and leave on an eight-month road trip. We planned and prepared for four months, and September 1^st, we were on the road with our two year old beagle, Abbey. During those four months, we bought our RV, a 1974 Winnebago Indian – that we absolutely fell in love with; we found a tenant for the time we’d be gone; we sold our car; Mat quit his job; and I got permission to work twenty hours a week instead of forty. I am fortunate to be working as a software quality assurance specialist and be able to work remote. So there we were, a couple in our late twenties, with a Winnebago older than us, traveling Canada and the United States.

I decided to write this blog for two reasons. The first is to show everyone, including the younger generation that traveling or living on the road is a possible option and is life changing; and also to talk about our experience at Balboa RV Park. Although we met wonderful and interesting people everywhere on the road, the life at Balboa RV Park was an experience in its own. We met young, passionate people and felt as though we were part of a community.

Now let’s back up a little. While still in San Diego, we were undecided as of what to do next. Do we go to Los Angeles for a month, or for two weeks, or do we skip it and head east? We finally decided to give L.A. a try and Steve, the owner of Balboa RV Park, was very flexible and just went along with our change of plans. Over the phone, we settled on two weeks. We arrived at the park late at night and there was an envelope at the office with instructions, the night manager’s phone number and our lot number. We settled in, pleasantly surprised by this spacious campground right in the LA area.

The next morning, we went to pay our two weeks and met Steve in person. Obviously a busy and wealthy man, but so generous with his time, his contacts and his positive energy. We felt as if we were being introduced to his family, he welcomed us and took time to get to know us.

Our first two weeks went by too fast. Mat and I made new friends, including a talented cinematographer who eventually helped Mat make his first music video – JAK. Steve introduced us to a few more people on the campground and we decided to stay an extra week. With the music, the barbecues and the friends, it was too hard to leave so we booked an extra month. Balboa RV Park vibrates with this energy that brings people together. There is some attraction that happens naturally and for a reason.

Steve never stopped to come see us, always making sure we were pleased. He continued to introduce us to other people and our family kept growing. After the month was over, we didn’t have a choice to leave since it was time to head back home to Montreal, Canada. It was such a great adventure to be nomads, to meet open-minded people, to make friends and connections so quickly. When you reduce your necessities to whatever fits in a 23’ Motorhome, you realize that your life changes.

Thanks to everyone we met at Balboa RV Park. We miss you!

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