Oct 18
The thick, lush tree canopy high above ensures the area is wet, green, and beautiful. The air is cool, but not cold. Countless varieties of wild mushrooms grow uninhibited. There is a surreal, almost magical feeling out here.
The trails are slick and technical; the descents sketchy.
Damn, it is good to be out of the city and in the woods rolling on two wheels.
Function Over Fashion.
As long as I can remember, I’ve held these words true.
Consequently, I’ve never had the nicest clothes, fanciest cars, or grandest house. But, my life is nearly always practical and efficient.
This week my simple rule has resulted in perhaps our worst camping spot ever. We’re paying $30 per night to be sandwiched between a constant flow of semi trucks depositing convention center goods on one side, and on the other – freight & commuter trains shake the ground as they rumble along their way.
All of this mind you, beneath a never-ending roar of commercial aircraft descending upon Midway Airport.
However, what this shitty spot does offer is super convenient access to downtown Chicago.
This time next week I’ll again be deep in the woods, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. By then, surely I’ll be anxious for my rendezvous with peace and tranquility.
But first, I’m very much looking forward to catching-up with the city That was home for half of my life.
Oct 3
Only a mother would tolerate her son and his wife completely blocking vehicle access to the garage for a few weeks. My mom is cool like that.
It’s been a great extended visit to Minneapolis, but now it’s time to be moving on.
As a full-time RVer I’ve seen my share of state park campground showers.
Sadly, most are old, dirty, and in desperate need of repair.
South Dakota’s #bigsiouxrecreationarea is a nice exception to the trend. While it won’t displace Utah’s Kodachrome State Park from its solid hold atop my #bestcampgroundshower ranking, it’s nice to see Big Sioux campground bring its A-game.
Wandering With Purpose 