I love nature. But one thing I am forced to admit about nature is that many of the things that make nature pleasant in practice are actually very artificial:

* Clothing and equipment
* Public toilets at most 1km away in city parks
* Paths, trails, roads
* Dangerous animals removed
* Lots of active maintenance

But that’s the point is it not? The greater the isolation and exposure, the greater the vulnerability, the more awareness you gain for your surroundings and the more gratitude  you feel for daily life. 

No feeling quite like reaching the car after a 5 day backpacking trip 🙌