Solo Camping Trip
I just got home from my summer vacation. As you may know, I needed a break from the Houston heat, and decided to take off for a few days. This first pic is from Palo Duro Canyon in Texas. I drove from Houston to there on my first day out. Long day, but worth the view.
And the second is my campsite in Hyde Memorial State Park just a few miles outside Santa Fe, NM. I stayed in this park for three days. Once I reached NM, it rained every day. But it was still cool and really beautiful. My camp site was next to a small creek and I could hear the water over the rocks along with the wind moving through the tall evergreens. It was exactly what I was seeking, some place to get refreshed and invigorated again.
I also visited Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Jemez Springs, Chimayo, and Taos in NM. Drove home through the Texas hill country.
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posted by lifeunfolds.com @ 2:32 PM
2 Comments:
For the people who can't fathom enjoying some time alone ... doesn't everyone want a taste of that now and again?
To Love, Honor and Dismay
We all probably have different tolerances for being alone. From being a loner or recluse to basically never being alone. Many mask being alone (and feelings of fear or loneliness) by watching tv or having a lot of noise going on or even by having pets. And going on a trip, especially camping, where one is alone maybe 90% of the time is definitely more than a "taste". I think the folks who are shocked that one would want to travel alone have never done it themselves and may not be used to having a lot of alone time. The trick for all is finding a comfortable balance of being with people and being alone.
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