Well, it’s been a bit since I have been able to update. Been very busy with Paula in the ICU. Yes, my wife has been in the ICU for the last 4 weeks. Her lungs took a beating when we got this dam illness. So, she has been on a vent and intubated since then. …
Author: The Hiking Swede
I'm a medically retired vet looking to find my way in life. I've started this blog to bring awareness to my own personal struggles. But that's not the first and only reason for the blog, I also want to document my travels around the world. My short-term goal is to invest in a sailboat and travel the world with my wife. My long term goal is to sustain happiness and to touch as many people as possible.
Sickness has stricken
Well three weeks ago our lives have changed. Both my wife and I were diagnosed with COVID. We had to limp back home to be close to family. We started to get sick early in Aug and had to drive very slowly home. What should have taken 2 days to 4. Once on town we …
Still trucking.. sort of
As we near the end of the third month, things are still awesome. We have seen so much of the country, from mall little towns to some large cities. From major interstates to 2 lane highways. The four-lane divided is still my favorite. Most are relatively smooth some pretty neat sights to see along the …
2nd month out
Well, we left on 4 May and have been on the road for 7 days. When we left we headed to Laredo and then headed west to California. I have never traveled that close to the border. However I have been across the border. The two lane road from Laredo to Ft Stockton was long …
Keep the wheels rolling
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Eastern US…
Well it seems like we are finally leaving the eastern US. Though it's been interesting and very scenic in places,it's good to see more of the US. The pictures that follow are from the various states the past week. OH,IN,PA,NY,NY,MD, and NC. Traveling through some of these places was invigorating and I would not mind …
Pretty much first full week
So, I have spent the last week pretty much in OH, ID, NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA and NC. Most of the traveling has been rather quit beautiful, if you stay out of the city. I'm not much of a city fan any how. Driving in the mountains of NY and Pa don't compare to …
Last full day of reset
Well the reset is coming to a close. For those unfamiliar with this term, all truckers must take a mandatory 34 reset after working 70 hours. This is governed by the federal government. So today I was able to get any laundry done, get a few needed supplies and than relax. However, the hotel of …
First 34 hour reset
Well spent 4 days on the road, seen 6 states quit the adventure. However here I am doing a reset in Spring Valley NY. About 30 min from NYC. Its a long awaited break from Ali Abu Bu. All I hear for the last 4 day way click, click, from him. I asked what language …
Life on thee road continued.
Well, after only 5 days its time to do some wash, and I have not done wash for years. Cant be that hard, Need clean clothes and don't want to be in the truck with my trainer with dirty clothes. I only hope they have the same priorities. Isn't gonna ride with some stinky ass. …
