I think I would. Haven't gone off bushwalking, but would like to. Would prefer someone with me. Think I would be ok till I realised I couldn't see my camp anymore, then would panic.
I'm a scaredy cat like that.
Yes Nelly, I really feel like the odd one out. I stayed at a park in SA last week and no other park user spoke to me! I guess we solos just have to get over it and enjoy our lucky life.....
Gosh Charlie that is sad for you - but as you say "get on with it" but also enjoy yourself. There was another post sometime ago that one of the solo women said she felt that some of the other women travellers thought that she (solo one) might steal their husbands - bit sad hey!! Yes HW, I think I would feel a bit uncomfortable on my own especially if there weren't many people around but then as Janette said she would prefer it that way - horses for courses I suppose - whatever you are happy with.
It's funny, I never feel alone, I just camped for a couple of weeks and barely an hour went by when I wasn't talking to someone. I just went to look at a camper and we could have talked for hours. That goes for blokes, ladies and couples. I learn so much from others and show interest in their campers, etc.
I think dogs help with the socialization aspect too.
Yes Nelly, I really feel like the odd one out. I stayed at a park in SA last week and no other park user spoke to me! I guess we solos just have to get over it and enjoy our lucky life.....
Hi Nelly, I do both solo and partner camping, but even with a partner you will find some just don't want to know you, so not just solo's.
Say hello when you see them either in passing or when they pass you, if they ignore you then forget them and try some others.
Sometimes I say hello another time in case they didn't hear me or maybe they are deaf, but no response second time around that's it, just ignore them after that, look for more sociable travellers with better manners.
Some have an inbuilt hate of "whiz bangs" sliding door vans too, even if you don't make late night noise etc, I try to park away from others if given a choice, but if I can't or am allocated a spot then not much you can do about that except only use your doors when you have to or try to do so quietly. On some whiz bangs it is difficult to close a door quietly (ever with track cleaning/lubricating) and they won't close without momentum, so one hard slide/close is better than a few trying to close them.
Some may be giving you the "cold shoulder" in advance (because of the whiz bang), however caravans etc make their own noises which are just as bad and many are inconsiderate. At one caravan park when I asked for a site away from others because of the doors, the park manager told me that I pay the same as they do and have the same rights, so just ignore them.
As far as sightseeing goes, just remember to lock up thoroughly if leaving the van, I tend not to go too far if leaving the van if in the vicinity in case others who may have ulterior motives are watching you or your van. But in general, just as safe as going for a walk or elsewhere when at home.
