Self-sufficiency

 

There are different approaches to "experiencing the outdoors." Different times and settings require different gear and planning. In both of the attached photos, I am prepared for a couple of days of "adventure" - in different ways.
I love the thrill of backpacking - knowing that I am carrying on my back everything I need to stay alive for several days - food, clothing, shelter, emergency supplies. There is a thrill to this kind of adventure that is hard to beat.
I also love the new mode Bonnie and I are enjoying together in retirement. A trailer gives a kind of freedom to travel and explore at a much lower cost than airplanes and hotels, plus the opportunity to experience the countryside while getting to your destination. It's perhaps a little more comfortable for middle-aged folks who get sore after a night or two on the ground!
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven" - a time to backpack into the wilderness, and a time to tow a trailer to a campsite.
I #GiveThanks for the privilege of continuing to enjoy life in different ways, and for the joy of each different experience!

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