Camping Alone In The Forest

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I have had many camping trips before, but this is the most special one ever. I camped alone at a spot called Trai Bo deep in the nature reserve Kon Chu Rang, Gia Lai province, home to a group of Ba Na ethnic minorities.

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Different from the previous camping trip with friends, this time I had to bring all the necessary camping equipment and do all the work myself. Also, getting to this site was difficult as it was a small village deep in the forest about 60km from K'Bang town. Besides, the way to get there was also very difficult, it was a narrow and steep forest road, I'm sure a lot of us wouldn't be able to drive a motorbike on our own. I had to ask a local guide to take me there. The trip took a lot of effort, but it was really worth it.

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I camped on a lawn near a small village of the Ba Na ethnic minority. They live mainly by growing rice, raising buffalo, catching fish in the river, hunting and gathering in the forest. There was no electricity, phone and internet. Their lives are almost completely separate from civilization. They don't even have wells and clean water, their only source of clean water is a nearby stream where they took me to get water when I asked them for water. In return, the atmosphere here is extremely fresh and quiet. The scene is also stunning, especially when the buffalo herds leave early in the morning and return in the afternoon. In fact, they're living in a place where billions of urban residents really want to live for a few days.

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I had a great time camping here, enjoying the peace of being alone and taking some time to look back at the past and think about the future. The people there are very hospitable and friendly. Luckily, I camped there on the same day they held a village party. They invited me to eat buffalo meat and drink wine made from cassava roots. The buffalo meat is delicious, but the wine is a bit strong for me. The children here also like me very much. We played soccer together, swam in the river, baked potatoes, baked eggs, and I shared my food with them. Maybe that's why they stayed with me until I left. Honestly, I had an unforgettable time. I will definitely return here one day.

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Wow, sounds like a very special experience :) Many great shots too. Good job, my pleasure to feature this post in my latest upvote giveaway for more visibility and also send you some TipU love :) Keep it up man.

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This place looks suitable for alone camping, otherwise I wouldnt prefer to be alone.

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Hi @dodovietnam, thank you for this post, which shows beautiful pictures of the ethnic Ba Na and Kon Chu Rang nature reserve in Gia Lai province.
The landscapes, wooden houses, the clay pots, children playing and the faces of the elders look like from film.....enjoy your camping!
Cheers

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Thank you very much! I really enjoyed the trip. And yeah the village is really beautiful!

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Wow! What a great experience. A peaceful village...

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Yeah I definitely return that place in the future.

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I've been in Gia Lai shortly but didn't know this wonderful place 🙀 definitely ask your tips next time ;) Great shots always, especially the little boy with his shining smile ^^

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This is so cool it's something I am missing I haven't done this for a while you have given me the eager to get out there and do it again 👍

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Yeah just do it. I will definitely do it again. I usually go camping with my friends but now I know camping alone is so interesting too.

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Been out in the nature camping is always a great thing for your health and mind enjoy buddy 👍

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Yeah that's is kind of remedy for most of my problems.

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We all have a way my is by jogging on the beach everyday 😊

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Wow that's great. I love jogging on the beach too.

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Good on you welcome to the club we only have one body and we must take care of it 👍

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I love your saying. Yeah we have only one body. And you know what I love to take care two other bodies of my dogs too 🐶

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Thanks that is my motto and of course pets are included 😊

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