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NATURE AS THE ULTIMATE HEALER
Science has long backed what caravanners have always known: spending time in nature reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and boosts mood. But beyond the data, there’ s something intangible and deeply powerful about being immersed in the natural world.
Nature brings clarity. It silences the noise. When I’ m by the river, watching the water gently move past or listening to the wind in the trees, my thoughts become lighter, more focused. It’ s a kind of therapy no clinic or couch could ever provide. That connection to the earth, the sky, and the silence in between … it’ s nothing short of life-changing.
As David says, there ' s something intangible and powerful about being immersed in the great outdoors.
A JOURNEY TO RECOVERY
I’ ve personally experienced how caravanning can support healing. After facing major spinal surgery, I found myself physically frail and mentally foggy. The road became my rehabilitation. Each small activity, walking through bushland, setting-up camp, preparing simple meals, helped me to rebuild my strength.
The routine of movement, rest and discovery gave my body what it needed, and the joy of the journey gave my spirit the lift it needed after five weeks in hospital.
In many ways, the caravan became more than just a vehicle. It was a cocoon for recovery, a sanctuary that moved with me, giving me comfort while still challenging me to explore, engage, and keep moving forward.
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