Camping

It is again that time of year where some of us feel the necessity to leave the comfort of our homes and spend a time "in the woods". Have you ever given this some thought? A hundred years ago the settlers traveled and settled in unknown territories. They lived out of covered wagons, cooked outside, slept outside, took baths in the creek, hiked for miles and miles and had virtually no comforts of "home". If they could see what we do today..... purposely leave our homes and go to where we stay in tents or campers (no where close to a covered wagon), sit outside around the campfire all day, cook outside, fish for our dinner, go hiking, etc. The settlers would think we are downright nuts!

I have a "camping list" spreadsheet - go figure. I just printed it out and am going to begin checking to see what I need. I have to plan a menu, get the groceries, load the camper with all the food, blankets, pillows, clothes, and so on, drive 3 hours, spend an hour or so setting up the site, and then collapse in my chair around the fire. And then 48 hours later, repeat.

What am I seeking? ...... The sounds of birds, the smell of pines, the night creatures rustling, the campfire, the great food, and most of all solitude and peace. It is a place I "visit" that is a lot of work but truly worth it. I am just glad that I can go "home" after a couple days and take a hot shower and sit on my sofa with the remote.