It was 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, when we found a parking space for our aqua RV. Due to the time of year and 'coolish' weather, we had no problem securing a perfect spot to spend one or two nights. We found ourselves among three other aqua RVs who had chosen the same location to tuck in for the night.
Our backdrop is a breathtaking, picturesque state park, where pine trees abound and clear, blue water goes as far as the eye can see. Last night we watched as campfire after campfire was lit and the sounds of voices carried far from shore. Excited, small voices, mostly, carried far from shore - likely in anticipation of the roasted hot dog or marshmallow to come. Hours later the smoke and smell from the many fires would drive us into an enclosed space where conversation and book reading became the activities of the evening.
There is nothing like expansive water to soothe the troubled soul and calm the over-agitated mind. Being on or near water invites relaxation and contemplation.
Our dinner was prepared without the assistance of electricity, pressing the propane grill into full service. The grate had nary a bare inch open as we grilled Vidalia onion slices, fresh aparagus, baked potatoes and pork chops. As with any form of camping, everything seems to taste better when cooked and eaten out-of-doors. Sleep would be slightly elusive as wave action kept constant movement against the hull of our aqua RV.
Morning, today, brought freshly brewed coffee, the chance to read a newspaper from cover to cover and an almost two-hour, lively conversation as a neighboring aqua-RVer came for a visit. Such can be the nature of aqua RVing.
Ancora imparo
