I remember with great fondness the first night I slept under the stars. I woke to a large number of sheep grazing around me but none seemingly likely to tread on me.
Hearing about the sheep reminds me of a story my dad used to tell about a rafting trip where he woke up to horses grazing outside his tent. Maybe that story embedded itself in my memory as a child and is what has stoked my irrational fear of being trampled in my sleep...
I'm so glad that I pushed myself to try this and now also have a fond memory of sleeping under the stars!
Catching up with all the posts I've missed over the last few weeks...
Sounds like an amazing experience! Man, this makes me want to go camping (it's still too cold here, at least if you're like me and don't have a winter sleeping bag but a cold-sensitive body). Also, your writing makes me laugh! The thought of a deer stepping on you sounds kind of absurd but I can definitely relate.
Nice that you've been reading Becky Chambers too - I've just read A Psalm for the Wild-Built and am now curious about her other books.
I got the taste of spring camping, but then the temperatures dipped again and the weather got dreary. I have a bit of cabin fever because I want to get out and camp again!
I should really re-think having the rain fly as a default. When I'm backpacking in the Sierra, I'm trying to stay warm. At the Trail Events, I'm more concerned about privacy, but I should think about ways to make it work.
I’ve been thinking that skipping the rain fly would be good for those hot and buggy days in July. Get more air flow while sleeping and also retreat to the mesh to avoid being swarmed by bugs without sacrificing the views. Now I just need to plan more camping trips in July!
Awww! What a lovely night. Thank you for sharing.
I remember with great fondness the first night I slept under the stars. I woke to a large number of sheep grazing around me but none seemingly likely to tread on me.
Hearing about the sheep reminds me of a story my dad used to tell about a rafting trip where he woke up to horses grazing outside his tent. Maybe that story embedded itself in my memory as a child and is what has stoked my irrational fear of being trampled in my sleep...
I'm so glad that I pushed myself to try this and now also have a fond memory of sleeping under the stars!
Catching up with all the posts I've missed over the last few weeks...
Sounds like an amazing experience! Man, this makes me want to go camping (it's still too cold here, at least if you're like me and don't have a winter sleeping bag but a cold-sensitive body). Also, your writing makes me laugh! The thought of a deer stepping on you sounds kind of absurd but I can definitely relate.
Nice that you've been reading Becky Chambers too - I've just read A Psalm for the Wild-Built and am now curious about her other books.
I got the taste of spring camping, but then the temperatures dipped again and the weather got dreary. I have a bit of cabin fever because I want to get out and camp again!
I like the way you’re challenging yourself. Thanks for taking us along.
I should really re-think having the rain fly as a default. When I'm backpacking in the Sierra, I'm trying to stay warm. At the Trail Events, I'm more concerned about privacy, but I should think about ways to make it work.
I’ve been thinking that skipping the rain fly would be good for those hot and buggy days in July. Get more air flow while sleeping and also retreat to the mesh to avoid being swarmed by bugs without sacrificing the views. Now I just need to plan more camping trips in July!
What an enjoyable read!
Thank you!
So fun! How great to watch the eclipse from the tent!
It was such a comfortable viewing position!