Technically, I Left the Campground… But There’s More to the Story

The campground closes tomorrow… but I left yesterday. Normally I leave with a sense of excitement, ready to get back on the road - but this year it’s different. And it doesn't feel like a whole six months have passed since I got here. Has my routine become mundane to me? Is it one of those age-related things that I’ve been blaming things on lately? It’s kinda becoming my “go-to” excuse. 🙃 Or just maybe… it’s because this summer was like no other in the history of my nomadic life! This summer was busier and more chaotic than usual… My time with Auntie M is always busy. And the tornado incident shortly after I got here added a whole new level of chaos to an already busy summer schedule. Dodging the storms and dealing with prolonged, extreme heat and humidity didn’t help matters either. I was thankful for the air-conditioned hotel. My plan was to leave in early October. I still had things to finish up, so I stretched my stay to mid-October. Then, Bella (my van) had other plans and my…