Lakeland Shores, MN

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Solo Jeweler on roads less traveled Details: My name is Catherine and I just recently lost my co-pilot Sitka, my Swiss shepherd. I will miss his companionship. 2019 was my first year traveling without him. Have to get use to traveling alone. The hubby decided this on the road travel isn't for him; however, he might accompany me on a short weekend trip. I am retired teacher living back in Minnesota. We left SoFlo a year ago. I have worked with high school students in all areas of social justice and now more than ever I need to find safe places to be. Boondockers Welcome has been a wonderful resource while out on the road. I took my first solo trip the fall of 2016 to escape the oppressive heat and headed into the Blue Ridge Mountains. I drove the Eastern Seaboard and Outer Banks back to SoFlo. It was 32 days of wonder and bliss. 2017 took us to Wyoming and 2018 we were back in the eastern mountains. In 2019 my 10 year old grand daughter hit the road with me for part of the time, what an adventure we had. 2020 was crazy, right?! I had 2 trips get cancelled. But, I made it to the Mighty 5 in October. 2021 has me fully vaccinated and continuing covid safety practices, I took my grandson on Route 66 End to End last summer. I look forward to meeting wonderful new folks and finding community all along the road. Home Town: Now living in Lakeland Shores, MN a rivertown on the St. Croix Favorite Boondocking Locations: I love travelling period! Ok, that's an exclamation mark.... I almost never travel interstate and the rural highways and bi-ways are my heartbeat. I had a travel trailer before the class B and spent 3 months in New Mexico traveling Route 66 back to Duluth, MN. We transplanted ourselves to Southern Florida, but have now returned home to Minnesota. Skills or Expertise to Share: Retired teacher and now jeweler. I often take my wares on the road with me.