Cool Campers...

We saw every make, model, size and iteration of traveling abode while we were away for the summer. We were invited into large motor homes, impressive fifth-wheels and other Airstreams, but the ones that always drew my attention were the little, cute ones.

When we stayed at the Rock Island/Moline KOA in Illinois we were pretty much cheek-to-jowel with the other travelers. (The campsites were minimal allowable size and close together.)

Late one afternoon, this truck pulled in with a little (I suspect home-built) trailer behind it. My mind immediately transported to my childhood and memories of piles of old Popular Mechanics magazines usually stored in a window box in our front entry. I remember seeing photographs and plans of things like this little camper. I always thought it would be an incredible feat that someone could take all the raw materials, assemble them in an artful manner and create a mobile place to rest ones head after a day of traveling.

This couple pulled into their campsite, retrieved coolers and chairs from the back of their truck, and within a matter of minutes they were enjoying cheese, crackers and glasses of wine. The little camper had a comfortable bed in the main compartment with windows on the doors, a roof vent on top and (check out the arrow in the photograph). the back hinged opened to reveal a covered kitchenette! I love the quilt on the bed...and the pillow shams had moose on them! There was no bathroom consideration, but all the KOAs have bath houses to cover personal hygiene matters, so that's not a problem.

I was so fascinated that I just had to snap photos before they left the campground the next morning. I thought you might be interested in seeing cool campers, too. So, from time to time, I'll share photographs with you from our travels. When possible, I'll show you the insides, but mostly you'll see exteriors. (I hate to impose on our temporary neighbors.) Consider this the first installment.