Have you ever camped out in a tent? If so, what's the most fun you remember having while tent-camping?

Being prepared was a girl scout lesson that I REALLY took to heart! :) 

On a recent vacation, my return trip plans had to be changed rather last minute due to unexpected snowfall. I was very happy I'd chosen a booking option with a 24-hour before arrival cancellation policy, so I didn't accrue a penalty of any kind when cancelling. I definitely wished I'd done more research before booking at the new stopover city, though. It was as close to one of those dingy no-tell places you post images of as I'll ever stay. I shudder recalling it now. I can't believe I actually stayed there overnight. Yuck!  

 

  It would have been a lot more comfortable with some company! You should have called me!



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If I'd been alone, I would have gone elsewhere!

On more than one occasion, I've taken one look at a room and said, 'no way' and pivoted. 

Yeah, it is beautiful out there, in Montenegro, that entire coastline. There was one small blanket - or was it a sweater? I was in my teens. Others were sleeping in the car; I remember my stepdad staying awake and trying to make sure us three kids on the beach were evenly splitting the one blanket-thing. I eventually got up and left the blanket-thing to my cousin and our neighbour while I walked the beach. No fire, and pretty darn cold! 

I think I'm like you: I need to plan things. I certainly don't just leave it all to others anymore, hehe.

Sounds like a memorable and impactful experience! 

I really enjoy planning. Sometimes I wonder if I enjoy that more than actually doing. 

Yes, I definitely think RV or even a cabin are more to my liking at this stage in life. Air mattress and a campsite very near to the facilities at the very least!

That looks to be a beautiful place!  

I really hadn't thought of the plumbing aspect. Another reason to choose a cabin or RV instead! 

Indeed.

Lightweight.

Yes. My bladder isn't what it once was! 

 

  Hey, wait . . .

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At least I'm not in diapers. 

Yet. 

I think of it as sane.

If you spend all your life in light-polluted cities, you'll never see the stars. Not properly. I watched the Leonid shower a few nights ago, camped for one of the few fine nights we've had in recent weeks (quite a lot of Australia is flooded right now).

I have spent time in the country and seen plenty of stars. I just prefer to sleep indoors.

My youngest years growing up (my first memories) are off living in a very, very small rural town. And, yes -- seeing the dark, "unlit," huge night sky --  lovely!!! No words from me can describe the beauty and quiet impact.

This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at December 27, 2024 8:12 AM MST