Monday - Day 29 - No Neighbors

The campground is literally clearing out. It's open and spacious now. Lots of holes in the line of RVs as you walk from road to road. The one thing I took for granted are all our neighbors, the ones we said "hello" to everyday are gone. In front, to the right, diagonal, they are all gone for the season. Maybe they will come back in the fall, maybe they won't.

It is a nice feeling not cramped next to all of the surrounding campers in every direction. We have retained two neighbors, who we chat to often and have grown to know well.

In James' world our only neighbors are the ones right behind us. We can see them through the bedroom window. They are his buddies and he really enjoys visiting with them. They enjoy his company just as much and have told me so. I can sometimes hear James chatting with them when I'm in our bedroom, it always brings a smile to my face listening to James carrying on conversations with 'his' neighbors. They soon will leave as well.

The nice older couple next to us will leave tomorrow. They have kept a close eye on me with the boys and the dog. They are kind and considerate and engaging. It will be a bittersweet reality when they all travel to their homes up North.

We are looking forward to our new spot on April 1, but I wonder will we forget these first few weeks? The anticipation, the excitement and wonder of something new? Already so much has changed and we've adapted so well, yet more change is to come and with it will come new neighbors. Some may be permanent while others will come and go. I know we will remember our current, wonderfully sweet neighbors. We will anticipate their arrival come fall.

There's a true sense of community here at this campground, many good people among more good people. We help one another backing in and out of spots. We are open and genuine, we share adventures and maintenance woes. We have a love of camping, the outdoors and the unknown. It's a unique environment, and one I will always cherish.