We are at anchor in Beaufort, NC, as I write this. A beautiful anchorage and city are waiting for us to explore. After breakfast, we will head over to the farmer’s market to pick up eggs, bread, and vegetables. I can’t wait. I love the atmosphere of farmer’s markets, open-air, freshness, and the feeling that anything is possible.
Much like doing the Loop – a refreshing change from the everyday mundane, lots of open-air, sunshine, and tons of possibilities. Where do we stop, for how long do we make any side trips? Never a dull moment.
But yet, there is. After the honeymoon of anything new wears off, you are left with the day-to-day realities of life, no matter where you are and what you are doing. Dishes to be done, bills to be paid, family issues, interpersonal drama, none of that changes.
But the mundane on the Loop is different. It is simpler. You have space and time to reflect, to get stuff done, just to breathe. And sometimes it is more challenging. With no vehicle, you have limited choices: walk, bike, Uber…everywhere. To the grocery store, to get stamps, copies, supplies, and clothes. A trip to the grocery and hardware store can take most of the day.
I love this lifestyle – its simplicity, and it’s an adventure. The great thing about the Loop is you can make it fit YOU…marinas, social activities, restaurants, history tours, anchoring, peaceful outdoors, festivals, farmer’s markets….the choices are yours!
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