We had some guests from the UK arrive the other day and are staying with us for a few days.
So we took the opportunity to take them for a tour of our lower area and had the chance to see some deer as well as the normal flocks of different birds. They remarked how quiet it was and they found it beautiful.
After our tour we came back to the top and (being off work) we had a glass of wine while discussing the different culture of our two countries. Our conversation lasted for a couple of hours and was interlaced with laughter and insights from all of our experiences.
The point to this story is not so much this particular incident but more so an example of what happens in campgrounds.
Campgrounds such as ours here at Alamo River attracts people from all over the US as well as the world. There is a natural environment that is conducive to good conversation. People that are camping are looking for relaxation and activities that are not the norm in the day-to-day pace of life we all live these days.
In this environment friendships even though brief can be incubated in a short time.
I have often wondered if we shouldn't have some of our government and world leaders go camping together -- under the stars -- with peace and quiet -- could be some interesting conversation...
...maybe just maybe also some progress for the betterment of this 'ol world. :)
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