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profdant139
Explorer II
Dec 27, 2014

Boondocking and the idea of "dolce far niente" -- wow!

I just came across a reference to the concept of "dolce far niente" -- I had no idea what it meant. It turns out that it is an Italian phrase that means "the sweetness of doing nothing." It is not b...
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amandasgramma
Explorer
Dec 27, 2014
I can't say that it fits for boondockers. Remember, boondockers have to empty the tanks and fill up with water. That either means repeated trips with the Blue Boy or hauling up everything and going. I think it refers to FULL-Timers....no matter where they camp.

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