STONED SOUL CAMPING

the wife had been bugging me about camping at
harbin hot springs for some time. she's gone there
several times and is quite enthusiastic about the place.
because it involves a very long drive i've always found
an excuse not to go. i finally decided to toss in the towel
and give it a try

in order to make the trip tolerable for me the wifey
suggested making an overnite stop at big sur. sure
why not. after driving for six hours we stopped
at the camp site. it was foggy and a bit chilly but
i was determined to live in the moment and not
complain about anything. unfortunately wifey
the experienced camper was not as committed.
i will omit the details as she was just warming up

the next morning i suggested that wifey eat one of
several hash brownies she baked. i figured it would
keep her pacified until we reached harbin. right ?
wrong ! she threw a couple more minor fits before we
reached camp though i did all the driving ! whatever

after stopping in napa for a wine tasting, we arrived at
harbin mid-afternoon. the area is quite pleasant with hills
forest and even a small river. i felt very relaxed and was
prepared for a nice quiet stay. the wifey had other ideas

completely annoyed with the place i wanted to pitch
the tent she had a total fit. things were tossed about
and thrown around. she then marched off to the hot
springs to center herself

i put up the tent sorted things out and centered
myself with a bowl of humboldt hash. ah nature !
feeling properly centered i enjoyed a leisurely walk
to the hot springs via a hillside trail. along the way
i passed small deer and wild turkeys. very nice

as harbin is clothing optional i experienced another
first. public nudity. the wifey had informed me of
the proper etiquette that is expected and i really
wanted to fit in. but when you suddenly come face
to face with so many young and not so young nude
females well.....

besides the wife was nowhere in sight !