tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860601873189635366.post1900776097606951313..comments2023-04-12T05:09:49.864-04:00Comments on RV Life in the Slow Lane: Camping vs. GlampingMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263314340107467602noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860601873189635366.post-73397814803278560752017-05-30T10:20:53.970-04:002017-05-30T10:20:53.970-04:00Yes, we have a 38'5th wheel. We cook & eat...Yes, we have a 38'5th wheel. We cook & eat outside as we did with our tent. I'm scratching from mosquito bites same as when we had a pop up. We sit around a campfire just the same. But when it rains we don't have to worry about touching'the sides' & we don't have to put down the poo up in a bad wind storm, just bring in the awning. We still go on hikes & go too the beach. But the bed is definitely more comfortable & the food healthier than in a restaurant. For sure, a life style choice we've made & never looked back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860601873189635366.post-55326737705502215012017-05-28T19:42:15.919-04:002017-05-28T19:42:15.919-04:00We used to camp, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, ...We used to camp, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc, and we used to be in our 20's & 30's...when we bought our cabover campers in 1973 wow, we thought we had hit the big time. Our son was a child and we logged many miles, it took us to Glacier, Calgary Stampede, Banff, Yellowstone, all over the Sierra's, Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George, BC etc, all over the country. We lived in CA and had family in East & Midwest to visit, we drove the camper. 'Nuf about the past, several Motor homes later and in our 70's , retired for awhile, now in our 2nd DP, it' s the only way we travel. We are blessed to live in Mayberry on our own 1 1/2 acre lot, woods, peaceful bliss we have right at home, etc. I feel sorry for folks who live in big city condo's, etc. But all aside, camping is long gone, in our rear view mirror. Loving comfort and amenities, why would I camp. We detest flying, although sometimes just gotta do it, Traveling in our coach is how we roll the past 20 years. Because we live in winter, 4 seasons, we snowbird south, taking our house on wheels along. No desire to camp,nor even hear about it. We are past that in a different stage of life. Hadn't thought about glamping, just traveling and living the dream because we are blessed to be able to do so and still have a lovely peaceful home left behind when on the road. You posed an interesting thought and consideration of words. Pat's Posts https://www.blogger.com/profile/14874413075596466636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860601873189635366.post-58044787815326092202017-05-23T09:22:21.828-04:002017-05-23T09:22:21.828-04:00You're so right, Charlie. The point about your...You're so right, Charlie. The point about your relationship with other people in a hotel vs. a campground is a good one; wish I would have said that in the article!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263314340107467602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860601873189635366.post-52265380490153592392017-05-23T08:03:20.565-04:002017-05-23T08:03:20.565-04:00I couldn't agree more.
As an Airline Pilot....I couldn't agree more. <br /><br />As an Airline Pilot...I have spent more nights in a hotel room than anyone should have to in one lifetime. So, it's very fair to say I've burned out on hotels. If I ever see another one (and I will...many, many times) it is too soon. What I've never lost is a desire to travel, esp. with loved ones. <br /><br />The RV lifestyle fulfills my needs completely. It's like a 5 star hotel...only better. It's my bed, my stuff...packaged and ready to go....has amenities that aren't normally found in even the best hotels. It is there for the adventures in life...without having to go to yet another hotel room.<br /><br />The other thing that I've noticed is...how little I have in common with the other residents when I'm in a hotel. On the other hand...when I pull into a Campground, RV Resort, or a Beautiful COE campground or State Park...I feel an immediate kinship with the others there.<br /><br />Every now and again...we have to step away from the revolving door, phone ringing, horn honking rat race...and touch nature. Unwind, decompress, relax, breathe in the nature...it is good for the soul.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992252136300113721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860601873189635366.post-5057795090974341652017-05-22T18:51:37.308-04:002017-05-22T18:51:37.308-04:00You are absolutely right in every aspect. When we...You are absolutely right in every aspect. When we were younger, we tent camped; however, now that we're senior citizens, the comforts of a nice bed, toilet, and shower are a true luxury. Thanks for clarifying the difference! StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076795115891509666noreply@blogger.com