Almost Camping 3

I don't have tent camping experience. Here on the southeastern New England coast, our experience is largely with cottages or boats. I think it's pretty similar with maybe a few more creature comforts, like maybe a toilet. It's about living close to the natural world.

A lot of people do it on their two week vacations. Others add in the precious summer weekends. If the truth be told, that's about all the nature some people can take. I can understand that after living off the electric grid for a couple of years now.

One day in our heat spell, I was so exhausted from the heat I had to take refuge at my daughter's apartment. I spent the afternoon reading and napping in her air conditioned bed room. And yes I did think about what I would have done if I didn't have that resource available.

This is not a Pollyanna blog. My desire is to be honest. I strongly dislike these self help gurus who sugar coat everything. Who tell you everything is glorious if you do x, y and z and send money.

Any camper will tell you nature is a harsh mistress. Being on the water can kill you if you don't respect it. Being in the woods can kill you. Too much heat or cold will kill you. You must respect your Mother Nature.

Living Tao is living in the face of reality.