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Intro To My New World

Being the first post, an overview of who I am and what I'm doing seems appropriate.   Who am I? I'm recently retired and have a lot of time on my hands.  Also have a penchant for bicycles and exploring nature.  Consuming all that new-found time with fulfilling activities makes sense.  Simple things seem to draw my attention.  Rather see a sunrise than anything man can create.  Rather hear birds chirping than attend a concert.  Rather see animals in their wild habitat than visit a zoo.  I have some multi-day self-sufficient bike tours under my belt so there's familiarity with a simple existence.  Both bike touring and van living boil life down to simple components.  Where will I sleep tonight?  Is there enough water to last the day?  The weather, the food supply, bathing, and other things taken for granted in a typical home now move to the forefront of my mind.  I like that ... not taking anything for granted.  I'm 61 years old ... if I don't do it now ... What am I