The most fun for the fewest dollars

You can't have more fun than kayaking or hiking.

These activities are perfect for the RV lifestyle. You can find places to do both activities almost anywhere.

Kayaking is a great way to unwind

I've done kayaking in the ocean, on rivers, and lakes. I like them all. I haven't tried any whitewater kayaking. The Eskimos did kayaking in icy waters, but not me. As far as I'm concerned, kayaking is a warm-weather activity. After all, you have to be prepared to sometimes go into the water. At the very least, you can expect to get wet.

If you have your own kayak, then kayaking is free. I have a kayak that bought used and paid $120 for, and that included the kayak, paddle, and the life vest. If you don't kayak very often, you can rent one.

Of course, you can spend a lot more on kayaks. My son has two kayaks. I think he paid about $2,500 for one of them and about $1,200 for the other one. He has had both of them for almost 20 years, and they are still in good condition.

Hiking is fun for all ages

I used to run. I ran a marathon after I turned 60, but now I hike. My old bones don't complain as much when I hike as they do when I run.

I like mountain hiking the best. I especially love it when there is a waterfall at the end of my hike. That's my reward for making a strenuous hike.

I also like hiking on the beach. This winter, I'll be spending three months across the road from the beach in Galveston, TX. I think there are about 30 miles of beach, so I should get my fill of beach hiking. This summer and fall, I'll be in Banner Elk, NC. There are plenty of places to hike in the NC mountains.

Bottom line: Kayaking and hiking are two of my favorite things to do. They are both fun, free, and great exercise. The exercise part can be as strenuous or mild as you want. As a bonus, you can participate in these activities and be away from people. That's important right now. Even when it's not so important, I like solitude.

P.S. Costa Rica has just announced that the borders will now open here on Aug. 1st instead of July 1st. Oh well, this is a nice place to be stranded. I can work on finishing my book here as well as I can back in the U.S. As an RVer, I've learned to always carve my plans in Jell-O.