Week 333 - 2012 Tour Summary - 12-30-2012

Happy New Year!

Okay, by now we all realize that the Mattsons are not just taking a spin around the United States. In 2006 we knew we would live in the MotherShip full time or we would not have bought one so large. But, we didn't really have a plan. After 30 years in the same house raising six children, we just wanted a little vacation. But, now we know, this is where we live; everywhere! We love coming home to see family and friends. In fact, we have spent over 2 years out of the last 7 at home! But, we really love the travel. So, off we go again in 2013. How long will we do this? Until we stop.

Just a few facts about our travels.

We have traveled for 333 weeks, 87308 miles, 50 United States and five Canadian provinces.
We have done our part to stimulate the economy, spending $51,904.14 on diesel, gas and propane.
We have stayed 331 different RV parks / campgrounds and 135 other free locations.
We have spent only $15.026 per night for camping. Daily low was Zero, high was $80.00 at Durango Riverside Park in Durango, Colorado.
We eat out far less as the MotherShip will not fit through the Jack-In-The-Box drive-thru.
We spend less money per month then we did living at home. Our motorhome heating bill is pretty small!
We put 17,759 miles on the scooter and 1,146 miles on the 20 inch bicycles.
When asked "What is your favorite place?", our answer is always "The People". We have met thousands of people and 99.99% were delightful.
Our favorite state to visit is Alaska, it is just plain phenomenal.
We have taken 63,863 photos and put over 9,000 onto BigRigBible.com as well as 333 weeks of travelogues.
We have hundreds of people traveling with us vicariously and we love to feed their addiction, especially Art's.
We love getting personal emails but don't read "forwards".
We miss everyone when we are not home and look forward to our visits.

But right now, we just have to go, I'm sure you understand.

Love, Pete, Ellen and Mandy

Proverbs 16:9 - A man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps.