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Donna’s Road Trips
Канада
Добавлен 22 окт 2022
Senior Solo Traveler, takes roadtrips, camping in a Transit Connect, making the best of retirement.
Join me as I make the most of retirement traveling in my Transit Connect. I camp along the way to stretch my travel budget that allows me to enjoy my "golden years" what ever they may be.
Being a widow, this journey isn't always about me, as I've learned to move forward in life. I have experienced several "what if moments" as I continue to excercise self care, after 11 years of caregiving and losing my spouse.
I retired in 2023 and ventured on my first big trip camping along the way for 5 months to the east coast from Alberta. Not wanting to do the usual, I ventured up to Labrador City from Quebec on Route 389.
I'm continuing my ventures on the west coast of Canada and the US, meeting up with some amazing people along the way.
So ride along with me and also join me on the Let's Chat episodes as I share my journey on how I got here.
Donna
DonnasRoadTrips@gmail.com
Join me as I make the most of retirement traveling in my Transit Connect. I camp along the way to stretch my travel budget that allows me to enjoy my "golden years" what ever they may be.
Being a widow, this journey isn't always about me, as I've learned to move forward in life. I have experienced several "what if moments" as I continue to excercise self care, after 11 years of caregiving and losing my spouse.
I retired in 2023 and ventured on my first big trip camping along the way for 5 months to the east coast from Alberta. Not wanting to do the usual, I ventured up to Labrador City from Quebec on Route 389.
I'm continuing my ventures on the west coast of Canada and the US, meeting up with some amazing people along the way.
So ride along with me and also join me on the Let's Chat episodes as I share my journey on how I got here.
Donna
DonnasRoadTrips@gmail.com
Solo Senior’s last days on the beautiful coast of Oregon #solofemaletraveller
After spending 3 weeks in Oregon, it was time for this solo senior traveller to start heading north through Washington and make my way back to Canada. It was a sad day for sure as I fell in love wth the Oregon coast. I also had a great discussion on my Camino that I walked back in 2017. It's always a pleasure to meet fellow travelers.
#oregon #camino #roadtrip
Hi I'm Donna, and I kicked off my retirement taking an amazing trip adventuring from Alberta to the east coast of Canada, solo camping along the way in my 2020 Transit Connect Camper van.
As a widow, it was important for me to take this journey, as not everyone gets to reach this point in life, something I have not taken for granted....
#oregon #camino #roadtrip
Hi I'm Donna, and I kicked off my retirement taking an amazing trip adventuring from Alberta to the east coast of Canada, solo camping along the way in my 2020 Transit Connect Camper van.
As a widow, it was important for me to take this journey, as not everyone gets to reach this point in life, something I have not taken for granted....
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Van Group Meetup Bottrel Campground's BEST KEPT SECRET #roadtrip #solo
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Join this solo senior as she attends Jackie's first van group meetup at Bottrel Campground, just north of Cochrane Alberta. Four of us did attend the Alberta Van Group Meetup in April at Drumheller, Alberta and it was great to reunite. I'm sure there will be more camping trips coming up. #roadtrip #solo #senior Music by: Uppbeat.io Hi I'm Donna, and I kicked off my retirement taking an amazing ...
Solo Senior Road Trip, Crater Lake Oregon #oregon #senior #solo
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Join this solo senior's road trip to Crater Lake, Oregon. I almost didn't go and i'm so glad that I did, The views were breathtaking and the only downfall is I couldn't do the complete drive as only the West Rim was open. Music by: Uppbeat.io #oregon #solotravel #senior Hi I'm Donna, and I kicked off my retirement taking an amazing trip adventuring from Alberta to the east coast of Canada, solo...
O24 Vanlife Meetup, Grants Pass #roadtrip #oregon
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Much needed downtime which I planned at the O24 Meetup camping at Schroeder Park in Grants Pass. Join me as I share my week taking a much needed break, met some amazing people, and hope to meet again one day. Hi I'm Donna, and I kicked off my retirement taking an amazing trip adventuring from Alberta to the east coast of Canada, solo camping along the way in my 2020 Transit Connect Camper van. ...
Roadtripping Solo Senior Discovers California Redwoods #lifemoments #redwoods #oregon
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Join this solo senior as she continues her West Coast Trip and takes a drive and walk into the Redwoods Forest, to have an amazing healing experience. Healing my mind, my heart and my soul. Take me to church any day. #solofemaletraveller Hi I'm Donna, and I kicked off my retirement taking an amazing trip adventuring from Alberta to the east coast of Canada, solo camping along the way in my 2020...
Solo Seniors Epic Oregon RoadTrip Day 9 #solofemaletraveller #oregon
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Solo Seniors Epic Oregon RoadTrip Day 9 #solofemaletraveller #oregon
Solo Senior Travel: 8th Day Of The Captivating Oregon Coast Experience #roadtrip #oregon
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Solo Senior Travel: 8th Day Of The Captivating Oregon Coast Experience #roadtrip #oregon
Senior Solo Adventure: Sandland Adventures Excursion #roadtrip
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Senior Solo Adventure: Sandland Adventures Excursion #roadtrip
Solo Senior Discovers the Beauty of the Oregon Coast #roadtrip #oregon
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Solo Senior Discovers the Beauty of the Oregon Coast #roadtrip #oregon
Senior's Solo Journey: Traveling 41 Miles in 6 Hours enjoying Oregons Beautiful coast #roadtrip
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Senior's Solo Journey: Traveling 41 Miles in 6 Hours enjoying Oregons Beautiful coast #roadtrip
Solo Senior takes on Oregon coast, #roadtrip
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Solo Senior takes on Oregon coast, #roadtrip
Senior Solo Adventure to Oregon, finding my sunshine #roadtrip #solotravel
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Senior Solo Adventure to Oregon, finding my sunshine #roadtrip #solotravel
Solo Senior escapes the rain and drives to Cape Disappointment
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Solo Senior escapes the rain and drives to Cape Disappointment
Senior's Rainy Adventure: Seattle to Grayland #roadtrip #washington
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Senior's Rainy Adventure: Seattle to Grayland #roadtrip #washington
Solo Senior Roadtrip - Trolls in Seattle and Portland, #solo #senior #roadtrip
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Solo Senior Roadtrip - Trolls in Seattle and Portland, #solo #senior #roadtrip
Friendships on the road: Solo senior travel memories #roadtrip #solotravel
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Friendships on the road: Solo senior travel memories #roadtrip #solotravel
Solo Senior searches for Troll at Esquimalt Lagoon & other driftwood art, #roadtrip
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Solo Senior searches for Troll at Esquimalt Lagoon & other driftwood art, #roadtrip
Solo Senior makes best of rainy day, Witty's Lagoon #solo #senior #roadtrip
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Solo Senior makes best of rainy day, Witty's Lagoon #solo #senior #roadtrip
Solo Senior visits Historic Fisgard Lighthouse, #lighthouse #solo #senior #roadtrip
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Solo Senior visits Historic Fisgard Lighthouse, #lighthouse #solo #senior #roadtrip
Solo Senior visits Historic Fort Rodd Hill visit during a rainy day #historical #solo #roadtrip
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Solo Senior visits Historic Fort Rodd Hill visit during a rainy day #historical #solo #roadtrip
Final stop down memory lane, Butchart Gardens, #grief #solo #senior
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Final stop down memory lane, Butchart Gardens, #grief #solo #senior
Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Stroll down memory lane, #grief #solo #senior #butterfly
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Stroll down memory lane, #grief #solo #senior #butterfly
Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, #totems #solo #roadtrip #Camping
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Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, #totems #solo #roadtrip #Camping
Malcolm Island, spontaneous stop, Coho Joe's Cafe #solo #senior #roadtrip #camping
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Malcolm Island, spontaneous stop, Coho Joe's Cafe #solo #senior #roadtrip #camping
Owls disturbing my sleep, rest day on Gabriola Island #solo #senior #roadtrip #owls #camping
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Owls disturbing my sleep, rest day on Gabriola Island #solo #senior #roadtrip #owls #camping
Amazing Gabriola Island, Petroglyphs, sandstone carvings #solo #senior #roadtrip
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Amazing Gabriola Island, Petroglyphs, sandstone carvings #solo #senior #roadtrip
Vanlife Meetup and night at Cowichan Lake, #solo #senior #camping
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Vanlife Meetup and night at Cowichan Lake, #solo #senior #camping
Solo Senior Driving to Chemainus, Vancouver Island #roadtrip #solo #senior
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Solo Senior Driving to Chemainus, Vancouver Island #roadtrip #solo #senior
In The Moment, We Wai Kai Campground #solo #senior #inthemoment
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In The Moment, We Wai Kai Campground #solo #senior #inthemoment
Quadra Island, finding Sasquatch sculpture #solo #senior #driftwoodart
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Quadra Island, finding Sasquatch sculpture #solo #senior #driftwoodart
very cosy
Very, I don’t feel so closed in
Hey Donna, it was such a joy watching your video! Looked like you had a perfect day sitting by the beach with your coffee, and then heading up to that column in Oregon. Those stairs though-wow! I don’t know if I could have tackled all those, but the views must have been worth it! I hope you’re having a wonderful time out there, and thanks for sharing your adventure-it was really enjoyable to watch.
I had an amazing time in Oregon, those steps were a challenge, just doing it was the best part, and meeting other travellers up there and chatting.
Yay to making it up all those steps!🦵 Based on the views, looks like it was worth it. Cool to also hear about your Camino hike!
Yes it was quite the adventure
Hello my friend.
@@WillysTruckLife Hi Willy 👋 We miss u!! Hope you're enjoying yourself out East
It's true for me also, being near the ocean does soothe my soul!
It can certainly tame a restless spirit
That is my favorite place on Earth. My daughter used to live in Astoria OR for few years while going to school and I fell in love with the area while visiting her and eventually took over her apartment after she moved to Bellingham WA for more school. I ended up in Bellingham WA as well but looking to move back to Oregon Coast because that is where my heart was left. I am glad you enjoyed that special place on Earth.
Thank you for sharing your love of Oregon. It truly is beautiful and the coast line is magical. Oregon was so healing for me, I don’t think I’ll find another place like it and I didn’t get to see it all yet.
I am still very impressed you walked up.... and down esp, all those steps!!
@@BohoBlueVan me too, lol. A lot of huffin and puffin going on.
Beautiful
Wow 🤩 that was beautiful and you made it 🤗🫶
@@Crystalandlagreenga yes I did, progress. But sad to see Oregon end.
@@DonnasRoadTrips I understand that it's hard to leave places where you love to be
nice music :)
Thank you
Such an amazing group! The salad looks Delicious 🥗 Best Community Ever ✨❤✨
Thank you, they truly are amazing friends and food was delicious
So adorable.
She is, and quite the character
Great song 🎶🎵
great colours, looking good..
@@karenkazjefreys2913 thank you
Omg so adorable!! Cutist puppy ever!
@@BohoBlueVan she’s so smart too
Adorable
Great video keep on camping. I’m guessing you’re meeting other great solo campers as time goes on.
Thanks brother, yes I’m meeting like minded friends and found my tribe
Had a lot of fun! Your salad was awesome I had 2 helpings
So glad you liked it, one of my favourites to make.
I would love to go to a meetup in Alberta but I never find out about them until someone posts a video and it’s too late…if you aren’t in the loop how do ppl find out when they are ? Great video !
If you haven’t already join Vanlife in Alberta Facebook page. I suspect there will be one in April next year. This was Jackie’s first meetup and I just happened to come across her post on Instagram (which I don’t use often) and joined the group. I met Jackie back last April at the Drumheller meetup. Now that my page is growing, when I hear of one I will post info on these meetups.
Nice size of a meet up! So, you've decided to keep your wave 3 heater.
Yes it will work out fine with my updates
Love your sweatshirt at the beginning of video.
Thank you, how is Schroeder doing?
@@DonnasRoadTrips He’s a good boy and quite the character. He weighs 7 pounds now. Thank goodness he sleeps through the night.
Happy Thanksgiving Donna. Weather looks wonderful clear, cool & crisp. I like your shorter hair style too.
Thank you, put the highlights back in. It’s getting shorter and shorter 😎. Weather was cool at night. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Loved this video Donna! Thank you so much for sharing your experience of the van meet. You are so stealth....I didn't see your camera out the entire time 😮 The video was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for sharing it ❤
lol, yes here and there capturing moments
Nice video Donna. Thanks for the shout out. I would have loved to have been there. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
@@WillysTruckLife thank you Willy, we did miss you my friend.
We miss you Willy! Hope to see you when you're back West
Beautiful campground
A real hidden gem
OMG the Greek Salad looks delicious , what a great meet up I see different groups meeting up would love to be in an area to attend one of those , 9th generation Spice Guy replacing Willy He's going to be devastated LOL. Saw Scotch on the table, loves a drop of Scotch with ice and water . Glad you found a heater that works, If you can get a 5 LB propane tank would you be able to keep that in the vehicle ? Happy Thanksgiving my friend hope you have an awesome week.
@@tuckerandi one of the few things I can make. 😎 sadly the rule is no propane tanks on premises. Even our balconies have gas so we don’t need propane. The curry chicken was delicious, Willy’s got competition but we can taste Matt’s food. Have a great day.
@@DonnasRoadTrips Ohh No propane at all , gotcha ....that's a pain for sure.
Hey Gary and Donna! Well, luckily I wasn’t there because I’m not too fond of curry. I probably would have ended up cooking my own meal. Sorry, guys 😅 You know what they say about curry? It’s like a chicken’s worst nightmare, it always leaves them wondering what they did to deserve that flavour.
lol, too funny Willy
@@WillysTruckLife LOL 😆 😂 🤣 😅 They will never replace your sense of humor Willy 🤣 😆
True Love truly is Eternal 💞💝
Thank you, pets give so much unconditional love
Sorry for your loss of your beautiful baby. The hole never goes a way, but it does get easier.❤
As with the loss. It’s the memories that pop up that triggers the grief
Hi Donna, I can only imagine how much you must miss your sweet pup. It’s amazing how those little moments, like thinking you hear them snoring, bring back all the love and memories. It’s a testament to the bond you had, and that love never really fades. They’re always with us in spirit, aren’t they? Thinking of you and your special friend. 💛
Thank you Willy. He truly was my soul dog.
Beautiful puppy. I had a cavalier that took my heart with him when he passed too.
❤🙏
RIP Ziggy
You truly were a special dog, RIP my buddy
Enjoy your day Donna.
Thank you. Have a great day.
So nice!
So relaxing, different sound from the Ocean
Great song. RIP Gordon and all those lost on the Edmond Fitzgerald.
I remember this tragedy as I lived in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario at the time. It still felt like yesterday when I seen the bell at the museum.
Hi Donna, beautiful scenery. Great video Donna. Enjoy your evening.
@@WillysTruckLife Hi Willy. Thanks for your support. Have a great evening and stay dry 😉
Beauty!!
@@BohoBlueVan it was so worth the climb
What a beautiful vista. Besides the beauty, I envisioned geocaches everywhere. Stay on the road Donna
lol, I imagine there were plenty of geocaches
Wow!!!
I’m so glad I went to see it
Just found you here - that structure looks sooooo scary!!
@@geema135 I was in awe with it, but it has a presence, that’s for sure.
Stunning, I wonder what the drive would have been around the whole thing.
@@ThePark-MVT I’m sure it’s breathtaking
So true about grief but you are inspirational in your reaction to it choosing to take the road less travelled.
@@marjolainejane1506 thank you. It was a very healing journey being near the waters and nature.
Beautiful & I like the music but you look tired Donna.
lol at the beginning or end. I don’t do well with heat, but the end part I just arrived back in Alberta.
What a beautiful hike, Donna. Robertson Cliff looks like an amazing spot to explore, and it’s heartwarming to see you and your son spending quality time together out in nature. That little dog is so adorable. Hope you both had a fantastic day out there.
Thanks Willy, it was great to spend time with him and grand puppy. It was her first hike. I’m looking forward to doing up the whole video soon.
Nice mix of your week
@@ThePark-MVT beautiful week meeting new friends and kicking back
Wow, Donna, what an amazing moment to capture. The Snowbirds in formation with the Top Gun soundtrack playing, I wish I was there to see it in person. Great video, you really nailed the energy and excitement of the air show.
Thank you Willy, the music was from the boat so I can’t take credit and the energy of the people really made it. Loved seeing them.
Greetings there, I promise I'm not just another salesperson. Let's talk about how I can assist your Donna’s Road Trips Channel. Can we chat?