Many of them, I think the majority, spend a lot of their free time in taking care of their motorhome, and they always add amendements to their vehicle (the fact of being retired permits to have more free time to be dedicated to the vehicle).

But I have to reckon, and it is the reason of this post, that not only many drivers spend a part of their energy in improving their vehicle (not always useful), but they also spend all their time in a camping or at a gathering point in order to check and compare vehicles instead of making the most of the activities of their travel. Sometimes they form small groups and just speak about the same topic.

Without doubt, I am sure that they like their way of life and that it is a way of fulfilling their dreams. My point is not to criticize their attitude and the way they see this hobby, but sometimes, it is my opinion, the fact of living in my motorhome when and where I want is the added value that permits to make the most of the sea, the mountains, cycling, fishing, skying, outdoor activities, and touristic visits that, in Spain specially for its interesting history, we can encounter each time.

Specially for people like me, of a certain age, we want to take advantage of our freedom and to be able to travel with our motorhome. We have to maintain our physical mobility and our efforts in order to say to our number of years that we are still in shape and that we will not live waiting for “the end”.

As soon as I impose yself and my husband few rules, things work a lot better. Instead of revising the English to be given in the course, we take the “English breakfast”, which is not to eat eggs and bacon for breakfast, but speak in English while we prepare and take the breakfast. We have established this point as something normal and it’s very entertaining and informative.

Few times a week we fold the clean laundry, iron and organize everything. To do it daily is too boring. We pass the vacuum cleaner once a week, and while one passes the vacuum cleaner, the other dishes. Then, finally, we collect the clothes thrown on the ground and put them in the machine (this can seem surprising, but that’s what costs me the biggest effort).

I’m not going to bed without cleaning the kitchen, because otherwise I start badly the day after. But before bed, we read together for a moment with my husband, one part of a book each, for an hour, a book which pleases us both.

What I do not foresee is the weekly menus, because it is impossible in our case as we have wonderful grandparents that often come with some bowls full of delicious stews.

I have a calendar where I note the appointment with the doctor, with the banks, the inevitable meetings. In addition we organize a weekly “meeting” when we organize the papers and drawings that are accumulated in the office.

Some time ago I mentioned the web page of Fly Lady, it has been very helpful. I looked at other pages, some in Spanish, which give tips, ideas and tips to better organize our homes and our daily lives.