10 Things We Love About RVing - #14

 So what's the attraction?

Don't get me wrong - we love the luxury of a nice hotel! But there's just something about camping in the woods...

1-Our Travel Trailer - I have often referred to our travel trailer as "my happy place". Even when it's  parked in the driveway or yard and I'm inside just to clean it or stock it for a trip, I am "transported" mentally, somewhere special and happy. Adventure awaits!     

                                 

 

2-The Great Outdoors - First and foremost - we love being outside. Enjoying fresh air, sunshine, space. Our travel trailer is small - but our living room is the whole world! There's nothing more  enjoyable than eating a meal outdoors on a picnic table. The food just tastes better!     

3-Beauty -  As the seasons change, so do the colors of the trees, skies, water - everyday we are astounded by the natural beauty.

4-Nature - Charlie and I are both keen animal watchers. Their habits, behaviors, personalities  - birds to squirrels to any other critters we may encounter. We also enjoy observing plants and flowers. There is just so much to see, learn and appreciate!.

5-Relaxation - Not that our lives are very stressful these days, but camping out is on whole a different level. Maybe it's the casualness of the lifestyle. I don't worry about what I wear or makeup or my hair (Hey - that's normally me anyway!) I am more creative and enjoy cooking more. I can actually concentrate on reading a book - I am not distracted by chores at home.  We breathe deeper and smile more.

6-Campfires - Who isn't mesmerized by the dancing flames, smell of wood burning and the taste of delicious smores and toasted marshmallows!

7-Hiking & Exploring - I love hiking, Charlie not so much, but it is still something we do together.  We  have visited some great locations - especially during the pandemic when being outdoors has been deemed the safest venue. It has encouraged us to discover trails, different areas within our state and beautiful scenery!

8-Flexibility - Once our travel trailer has been opened for the season, we can go anywhere! We always have everything we need.  No packing or unpacking required.  We have all our clothes, bedding, toiletries, pots and pans, condiments, books, movies - you name it!  Of course, we do have to bring food, but it gives me a great opportunity to clean out the refrigerator, freezer and pantry every time we go on the road. 

9-Boondocking - We love boondocking - especially at our favorite casinos! There is nothing like being fully self-contained, parking a few steps from the casino entrance and being able to stay for free! 

10-Travel and Adventure -  Even though we've had our TT for many years, we really haven't had the opportunity to use it as we'd like.  The pandemic added further crush to our plans but now that we are retired (and fully vaccinated within the next month) we will gradually start to branch out. In the past, we alternated boondocking and local campgrounds, so we could empty our black and grey water tanks in between and we look forward to start making plans very soon! Where will we go? Anywhere we want! Stay tuned!