Roughing It?

As we get ready for our trip across Canada via Rail and our sleeping berths--upper and lower,  I thought I would review recent accommodations.  Originally we were scheduled to travel last fall so would have had experienced aqua camping, rustic cabins and train camping all within a couple of months.




Some of our relations are appalled at our 'rough' accomodations.  When our niece and nephew were young, they were leery of vacationing like their uncle.  No camping for them--on boat, land or train.

The theme is minimal accommodations.  Above and at right are views of our room at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. Rustic, no heat, but with electricity.  We go to Haystack as part of the Massachusetts College of Art Alumni Retreat in late September, early October.  It can get cold at night so comforters are welcome.  Towels never quite dry or are perpetually cold.  We love it though.  Lots of art and camaraderie.





Below are views of our berth on the Schooner Mary Day, another spartan room.  This one had a sink, but the head was on deck, and we had to climb a ladder to get up on deck.  Challenging in the middle of the night--but fun.

Every thing in its place..

Keep posted for pictures of our train sleeping quarters.