Last month, my family spent a week camping in the woods.
We set up tents near a lake and slept in sleeping bags.
Along with the foods and snacks we brought with us, we caught fish and cooked them over an open flame. During the day, we swam in the lake, hiked the trails and roasted marshmallows over the campfire. I know my husband and three kids had a fantastic time. Although I pretended to be thrilled with our camping trip, I absolutely hated it. It was the middle of July. During the day, the temperature frequently climbed into the mid nineties. It only dropped down to eighty degrees at night. The humidity was horrendous. Without air conditioning, I was overheated, sweaty and miserable all the time. With no access to running water, I had to bathe in the lake. The water was freezing cold, and I never felt completely clean. We dealt with mosquitoes, ants, flies and bees. Sleeping on the ground isn’t as comfortable as my queen sized bed and fluffy pillows. Cooking raw fish over a campfire isn’t as convenient as my gas oven, microwave and refrigerator full of options. I had to boil water in a pot to make a cup of coffee. I just wanted to go home and set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. I missed the central air conditioner that I’m still making monthly payments on. I don’t understand the appeal of hiking into the woods and suffering without modern amenities. I work hard to be able to afford things like a smart thermostat, dehumidifier, air conditioning, surround sound and a dishwasher. I’m not happy applying bug spray to go to bed at night.
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