Sometimes it’s good to shake things up a bit, instead of staying with the old familiar things. I’d camped at Kerr Lake (Buggs Island Lake, if you prefer) a half-dozen times, but never this place. I had been all set to go to a familiar campground, a known campsite, but the potential for a government shutdown last week (which would include that campground) made me change my plans and stay at a state park instead. It was all new and that turned out to be great for me and for my photographer’s eye.
By sunset the first night, the afternoon clouds had cleared off and I was treated the soft oranges and blues of sunset on the water.
The next morning was just as stunning. Although I was facing west, the morning colors reflected on the still water were gorgeous.
I only had one night at this spot, choosing to move to a spot with hookups (electric and water) because both sites were shady and I’d run out of battery power soon enough without the electric connection. No one came into that first spot though, so I wandered over there a few times to capture the view.
The view out my back window in spot #2 was pretty sweet. I paddled over to it from the boat launch one day, looking up at my little Alto hidden in the trees.
Sometimes, all it takes is a different view of something familiar to make you see the beauty you’d been taking for granted.
Look at everything as though you are seeing it either for the first or last time, then your time on earth will be filled with glory.
Betty Smith
Amazing photos (again!) of the colors of the water. Well done!
What a gorgeous campground! I’m so happy you found it and even happier that you shared your pictures with us.
Beautiful, words and photos.
Happy for you!
I love this. I often camp at the same, favorite, sites. But it’s good to explore. We had such beautiful weather last week I was longing to be camping, but we were in DC. Now you have a new favorite spot for the future.
I love your photos and your stories. You have a graceful way of sharing your travels with us that creates a feeling of
peace. Thank you! I would love to hear more about what you have adapted to work best for your life in the Alto. I did read some of your earlier posts about your mods and what was working well.
Do you still have your 1743?
I do see that you have your 1743