I am leaving for my first hut trip in a few minutes.
What is a hut trip you ask? Well, from what I understand it is the winter equivalent of car camping, with less driving and a lot more snow. You pack all your gear and food -- everything you need for 2 nights in this case -- in a big ole pack and hike up to the top of a mountain where your hut awaits you. After that I'm not really sure what happens.
I do know that there's no cell phone service, Internet access or other signs of civilization once I arrive. It's like forced relaxation. I have also been assured that there are NO CRYING BABIES at, or anywhere near, the hut.
I will say that again. No. Crying. Babies.
Hallelujah!
Sure, I have to hike up a mountain with a 30lb pack on my back and be willing to wear the same clothes for 48 hours without showering, but that all seems like a very small price to pay for 2 GLORIOUS, PEACEFUL, QUIET days all to myself.
The twins will celebrate their 14-month old "birthday" on Saturday and I will celebrate my first time away from both the husband and the children in as much time.
Again ... Hallelujah!
I will be back on the blog bright and early Monday morning. Have a great weekend everyone!
Erin, I can't wait to hear about this trip...sounds like quite an adventure and a lot of fun! We're pretty avid campers, well not like we were pre-kids but we still "avidly" love it. Before I got to the part that it was just you, I was thinking HOLY COW, she really is SUPER WOMAN toting herself, gear AND KIDS up the mountain! :)
ReplyDeleteENJOY your time away to reflect & enjoy the quiet beauty around you, may it usher in a new spring in your soul.
Just have to add that my verification word is perfect for your trip!!!! Ohm Musli (Reflective Health!)
have a great time. Lord knows I need a getaway like that... I need to get off this nursing train first!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteForces relaxation... funny word, but I like it! I need one of those, and soon! These deadlines at work are killing my ohm.
ReplyDeleteChimmy...what do you do?
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Hut trips are my favorite! Can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteI want details too! I went to an African drumming fitness class this morning and right now I feel totally energized! But . . . well, I'm not sure going up a mountain with all my gear on my back...
ReplyDeleteErin, you're a superstar
Erin! Have a GREAT time! I have yet to do a hut trip, so I am anxious to hear all about it. Where is the hut? Enjoy your time away - it is glorious!
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