I love camping and road trips; sometimes I enjoy them even more when I am all by myself. The quiet, the thought processes, the independence, the novelty. A few months back, I journeyed to one of my favorite mountain areas for camping, hiking and that small town feel. I had doubts the entire week before b/c of the topsy turvy weather conditions this area faces during the late spring. Everything weather wise was predicted; sleet, rain, snow, wind, hail. Upon my arrival, I noticed no one else was camping except for one Camper van. The camp host especially social and kind to me. That evening I had dinner with friends and they were slightly concerned about my evening stay. Lets just say it was all mental. Throughout the night, I thought about all of the lovely weather conditions outside, the awakened bear, the possible drunken fisherman and many other things. Did I sleep with my knife? Yes. Did I sleep under a ton of blankets? Yes. But,I was perfectly safe and cozy. I hiked the following day in the snow and enjoyed the peaceful conditions. A lot of the town folks asked me repeatedly about my campsite and they stated that they had thought about me all night long. I miss small communities like this; band together and care about one another! It made me feel so welcomed and special…and part of a special club of folks. That’s one of the main reasons why that small mountain towns is one of my favorites!!! Its gorgeous, quaint and very caring. I am very happy and grateful that I have friends who live there which gives me a great excuse to visit!
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