It’s official: this is the craziest year in all of my 30 years. The world has erupted in chaos in the last few weeks and the heartbreaking scenes on the TV have driven me further into the safety of my own bubble, desperate to limit my exposure to the horrific scenes and curb the ensuingContinue reading “#31: A Stranger in the Night”
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#29: The End of 29
Last week was a special one. It was my last few days of my twenties and the start of a new chapter in my life; my dirty thirties. Despite the best efforts of the pandemic and the weather, it didn’t dampen our spirits or our celebrations and I managed to have a memorable week anyway.Continue reading “#29: The End of 29”
#27: Mishap on the Mountain
Thursday was another beautiful day on the mountain. Having done a few hikes in the park I decided to try a section of the longest trail in the park; the James Edmonds trail. The trail is only 7.2 miles total (according to the park info which usually understates the length of trails) but given thatContinue reading “#27: Mishap on the Mountain”
#26: From a Nightmare Comes a Dream
I don’t know exactly how many days it’s been since the “lockdown” began as we’ve not had to change much about our lifestyle. Remembering social distancing when I do come into contact with people was a little difficult at first, but now I’m so acutely aware of people and the possibility that each one isContinue reading “#26: From a Nightmare Comes a Dream”
#25: A Place to Rest
We’ve been at Black Rock a few days now and had a chance to settle in. We’ve met some folks, explored a little, and the place is quickly feeling like home. Junior and Devon have really made themselves at home. They have spent hours frolicking on the grass, running through (or away from, in Devon’sContinue reading “#25: A Place to Rest”
#16: Reflections on a Rock
Most days are much the same lately. I get up with Junior, we hang out and have breakfast, then head out to work or go on a little walk around the park. Around 11am we come back to the camper for elevensies, a little indoor play, then it’s nap time. After his nap, it’s lunchtime,Continue reading “#16: Reflections on a Rock”
#8: Motherhiker
Living in such close quarters as we are certainly forces you outdoors a lot more than when living conventionally. I’m sure there will be times where I will dislike this aspect of our life but this week has not been one of them. My schedule at Vogel has me working 4 days on and 4Continue reading “#8: Motherhiker”
#7: At the Bottom of the Waterfall
Yesterday we packed up Patsy and left Tugaloo. The packing up part went smoother than our previous attempts and we were ready to roll out by 12. Unfortunately a large storm system was also ready to roll in and 30 minutes after we left the park we hit rain. Because we need 2 vehiclesContinue reading “#7: At the Bottom of the Waterfall”
#6: Farewell to Tugaloo
In 2 days’ time we will be leaving our home of the last month and 3 days (excluding our 9 day Tennessee disaster – see previous post “…And When They Don’t”). Our time at Tugaloo has, very sadly, come to an end. On Thursday we pack up and leave for our 2 month stay atContinue reading “#6: Farewell to Tugaloo”
