We’Re In A Weird Place (+what’s next & boat update)

We have never been more untethered than we are right now. We don’t have any major possessions. No home, no boat, no van, not even a sleeping bag.

Nikki Wynn

Aug 7, 2022 — 2 min read

We have never been more untethered than we are right now. We don’t have any major possessions. No home, no boat, no van, not even a sleeping bag. And it’s WEIRD!

Granted, this is just a phase. A long layover, or a short story, in-between the chapters. It’s a phase I call limbo and I don’t like it. Never have.

One would think that this wouldn’t be a big deal after a decade of being nomadic. Change is our only constant. But we’ve always had a place to call home, a place to lay our heads at night and now we don’t. We’re experiencing a strange sense of aimlessness like we’re suspended in zero gravity and our bodies and minds need time to adjust.

So, we’re on a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand learning to embrace the aimlessness.

If you’ve missed some episodes and didn’t know we sold our boat and have a new hybrid electric under construction, you can catch up here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG5YKEqC5FqvZgiKn7tIcfK67af6Ls0da

Our South Island Interactive Road Trip Route

Our South Island Road Trip Route

What’s With The MAP?

This is a free website and app from Roadtrippers. It’s been our go-to app for discovering weird roadside attractions (hello Cano’s Castle) and wild places to camp (Trona Pinnacles). The free version is fantastic and packed with all the essential features. But, we have the Plus account because it’s better for an extended trip (like this one). Plus unlocks features like live traffic, notes for each stop, collaborating with friends, and offline maps (handy during the trip since the internet is intermittent).