06/10/2026
A few years ago I would’ve tried to squeeze every possible thing into this trip.
I’d overbook myself to try and every trail and view. Now I’m perfectly happy with a campsite, a good view, my dogs and nowhere to be.
Don’t get me wrong I still love taking photos. I love capturing pretty views, happy dogs and moments I know I’ll want to remember later.
But tripods are exhausting trying to get the right angles tbh and I’m still figuring out my camera settings. There’s nothing more disappointing than getting home and realizing the photo didn’t turn out how you thought it did 😅
So lately I’ve been reaching for my iPhone more. Less pressure. A quick photo or video and then right back to enjoying where I am because you can still post the iPhone photo later anyway😜
Because honestly? If I paid for a glamping Hipcamp with a view like this I’m getting every penny’s worth 😂
And it turns out some of my favorite parts of my trips weren’t the hikes or the overlooks.
It’s the happy muddy dogs. The peaceful afternoons listening to the birds chirp. And the sunsets I could actually sit and enjoy instead of rushing back down the mountain with barely convincing me every sound was a bear. 😂
Anyone else learning to slow down a little more these days?
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