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My dog, Bobby, and I moved into my truck and left North Carolina 90+ days ago bound for Alaska. This is a follow-up post and end to the first chapter of our journey. We’ve driven thousands of miles, picked up hitchhikers, hiked into the wild, and discovered that we were doing more than wandering.
We’ve decided to stay for a few months to explore, make connections, and start planning the next journey. Winter is coming so we rented a room to base out of. My job is completely mobile and I work every day.
We’ve given up a lot to wander. We’ve found more.
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I could work from almost anywhere, so I took my dog Bobby and drove to Alaska
We’ve driven thousands of miles, picked up hitchhikers, hiked into the wild, and discovered that we were doing more than wandering
We’ve decided to stay for a few months to explore, make connections, and start planning the next journey
We’ve given up a lot to wander. We’ve found more
I didn’t realize how much I connected with Chris’ story until we got Alaska.
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ShikiFox 10 years ago
I love this! I can work from anywhere I get an Internet connection so I've been thinking about planning a road trip for next year!
LorraAllen 10 years ago
your pup loves it as much as you!! memories will last you a lifetime. beautiful photos.
Michel Guntern 9 years ago
Which reminds me, when I was hitch-hiking across Europe as a teenager I met a French lad sitting on a skateboard. He didn't get many lifts but his dog was happy to pull him along. :)
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GenevieveGates 10 years ago
I immediately thought of Chris McCandless. Hope this guy does it smarter.
JuanCarlosMejía 10 years ago
Damn, this post really makes me sad, not because your road trip but my life. I haven´t enough money to do it, neither I have time.
CherylWest 10 years ago
I would like to do some traveling in a van with my dog when I retire in eight months. I have an adventurous spirit which has not been allowed to roam free. After forty-six years in the classroom, 16 as a student and 30 as a teacher, I'm ready to ramble.
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
I hope you get to go ramble! Alaska is so cool, if you get a chance to drive up here...the drive is awesome!
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RichD 10 years ago
I am so envious of you and the courage it took to do it and I can't think of a better traveling companion than Bobby.
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
Thanks so much! He's been fantastic!
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SevenRanch 10 years ago
Great journey and pics, unfortunately I felt differently about McCandless than most.
LubomirMarioSlavchev 10 years ago
What is this wire, attached to the skin of the dog ? (Photo 14 from top to bottom)
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
I accidentally caught him when I was trying to learn to fly fish. He walked behind me and I couldn't see him. It didn't hurt him, but he looked at me like "Really, Dad?!"
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susanna 10 years ago
I think you are both very lucky to have each other to do something as awesome as you are doing. Was that a fish hook in Bobby's side. Very happy story
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
Yeah...I was casting and he walked behind me...didn't even make a sound, just stood there and was like "Really Dad?"
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DianaHockley 10 years ago
What a lovely set of photos and such a splendid dog you have there! Good luck for the next phase and be safe :)
captaingrumpy 10 years ago
That vehicle would not be allowed on Australian roads and he should know better than to drive with a large dog on his lap. The photos are striking and I would love to swap locations with him. Smart dog too.
TravelIndiagateway 10 years ago
I m very impressed , hopefully i will enjoy this traveling life nin india raveling in groups is a great way to make new friends with similar passions and interests. There are lots of travel clubs and organizations that share a common interest and plan trips around the world with this unifying theme. Imagine sharing exciting experiences, taking awesome photos, & making memories with new travel buddies you will explore with for years to come! Whether adventuring around the world with us or another organization, give group travel a try. www.tourpackagefromdelhi.com
ShikiFox 10 years ago
I love this! I can work from anywhere I get an Internet connection so I've been thinking about planning a road trip for next year!
LorraAllen 10 years ago
your pup loves it as much as you!! memories will last you a lifetime. beautiful photos.
Michel Guntern 9 years ago
Which reminds me, when I was hitch-hiking across Europe as a teenager I met a French lad sitting on a skateboard. He didn't get many lifts but his dog was happy to pull him along. :)
Load More Replies... GenevieveGates 10 years ago
I immediately thought of Chris McCandless. Hope this guy does it smarter.
JuanCarlosMejía 10 years ago
Damn, this post really makes me sad, not because your road trip but my life. I haven´t enough money to do it, neither I have time.
CherylWest 10 years ago
I would like to do some traveling in a van with my dog when I retire in eight months. I have an adventurous spirit which has not been allowed to roam free. After forty-six years in the classroom, 16 as a student and 30 as a teacher, I'm ready to ramble.
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
I hope you get to go ramble! Alaska is so cool, if you get a chance to drive up here...the drive is awesome!
Load More Replies... RichD 10 years ago
I am so envious of you and the courage it took to do it and I can't think of a better traveling companion than Bobby.
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
Thanks so much! He's been fantastic!
Load More Replies... SevenRanch 10 years ago
Great journey and pics, unfortunately I felt differently about McCandless than most.
LubomirMarioSlavchev 10 years ago
What is this wire, attached to the skin of the dog ? (Photo 14 from top to bottom)
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
I accidentally caught him when I was trying to learn to fly fish. He walked behind me and I couldn't see him. It didn't hurt him, but he looked at me like "Really, Dad?!"
Load More Replies... susanna 10 years ago
I think you are both very lucky to have each other to do something as awesome as you are doing. Was that a fish hook in Bobby's side. Very happy story
DwayneParton (Post author) 10 years ago
Yeah...I was casting and he walked behind me...didn't even make a sound, just stood there and was like "Really Dad?"
Load More Replies... DianaHockley 10 years ago
What a lovely set of photos and such a splendid dog you have there! Good luck for the next phase and be safe :)
captaingrumpy 10 years ago
That vehicle would not be allowed on Australian roads and he should know better than to drive with a large dog on his lap. The photos are striking and I would love to swap locations with him. Smart dog too.
TravelIndiagateway 10 years ago
I m very impressed , hopefully i will enjoy this traveling life nin india raveling in groups is a great way to make new friends with similar passions and interests. There are lots of travel clubs and organizations that share a common interest and plan trips around the world with this unifying theme. Imagine sharing exciting experiences, taking awesome photos, & making memories with new travel buddies you will explore with for years to come! Whether adventuring around the world with us or another organization, give group travel a try. www.tourpackagefromdelhi.com
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