After picking up our rental we drove to the first campground at Lake Pleasant. Nomen est omen: it was a great start to our adventure and also a perfect spot for us beginners with showers, toilets etc. (None of us has ever camped before…) ☺️
Most US campgrounds are totally different from Austrian ones as far as I can tell. Many are basically not more than a certain area in the middle of nature that has designated sites and some amenities (such as showers or [pit] toilets) to share. That’s why there’s usually a lot of wildlife about and you feel totally sourrounded by and at the same time a part of nature. It’s absolute bliss! 😌
The first night in the camper was quite exciting as both of us have never camped before, let alone abroad. Having said that, at about 2:30 in the morning we were suddenly woken by a strange noise. Something or someone (or rather several of them) was approaching the van! What could it be? We weren’t in bear 🐻 country yet, so what else might it be? I thought I’d heard hooves and as I was about to say so we heard a snort. We looked out of the window and saw….
… a herd of wild burros or donkeys crossing the campground! They were quite close to our van and passing it on their way in search of food. 🤩😍
The next day we were busy settling down in what will be our new home for the upcoming 38 days. We also walked on a nearby hill for a great view of the lake.
Ines & Oliver on Tour 