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Old 08-05-11, 12:27 AM
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Heatherbikes
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Well, I know staying in hotels, bed and breakfasts etc seems counterintuitive to the concept of touring. But, I do not necessarily think it is pointless or wrong to stay in a motel or B&b while touring. If you can't sleep, maybe camping is just not for you. I have trouble sleeping in different places, but a cozy enough bed will do the trick. When I was younger and stayed in hostels, I usually was able to sleep(except for the hostel in Lake Louise-never ever could sleep there) and that's just a bunk in a room with strangers! But yes, as my husband keeps pointing out, it is expensive compared to camping which can be practically free. However, from my perspective, several days without sleep while doing something very physically demanding costs my body and mind far more than money saved camping in the woods.
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