Quote Originally Posted by roguedog View Post
i guess american women were doing the same by leaving civilzation and heading off to homesteads. but i can understand that whole, "trying to make a better life thing" or "wanting something of my own" impetus.

i'm not sure the stimulus to leave comfortable houses w/ indoor plumbing and hot water and go harking off to some wild, undeveloped country.

hmm.. sorry. see! your blog has got my mind awandering! thanks

yes, i'm a wimp and i like my b n b's. can you tell? (someone pass me a home baked scone, plz)

Slash tell us about your trip soon. HOpe the weather will be good for you.

Rogue, I used to pride myself for being a bit "tough" ..um....about 17 yrs. ago.
I didn't start camping and cycling until I was 32 yrs. I came from a non-camping family. It's a cultural thing..to "rough it". If one's family came from a developing country and were already poor in the rural areas, camping is the last thing they want to do/to learn when they get to North America. My parents came from homes in China that used firewood/similar for cooking.

But last time I camped was well over 12 yrs. ago.