The idea of traveling full-time didn’t happen overnight—it had been quietly growing in us for years. Back then, we were both deeply committed to our careers. Francisco was immersed in his federal role, and I was putting in long hours at the Pentagon. Our responsibilities were meaningful, but they also kept us anchored, making it difficult to take the leap toward a life of travel. Everything began to shift when I was transferred to South Florida for what would become my final military assignment, serving as the Command Chief Warrant Officer for United States Southern Command. Being stationed there opened a new chapter for us.
For the first time, I was no longer confined to the walls of the Pentagon, and the world felt just a bit more within reach. Yet even then, the demands of the position were significant. Extensive overseas travel and long hours became the norm. Ironically, while I had the opportunity to visit incredible countries, there was rarely time to truly experience them—to slow down, explore, and connect with the places we traveled to.
To make the most of the little free and together time we had, Francisco and I purchased our first travel van—a 21-foot Thor Sequence—which we proudly named the “W.O.L.F. Mobile.” That RV gave us something we had been missing: the freedom to simply load our bicycles and escape the hustle and bustle of Miami on the weekends. Those quick getaways quickly became our reset button—chasing new bike trails, wandering quiet back roads, and discovering small towns we might have otherwise overlooked. What started as simple weekend escapes soon turned into some of our most meaningful adventures, quietly planting the seed for what would later grow into Wolf on Wheels.
This was the beginning of our Adventure — we just did not know it then!
Over time, W.O.L.F. began to take on a deeper meaning.
Two Warrant Officers. One RV. And a country full of roads still waiting to be explored. 🐺🚐🚴♂️
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