4Runner Camping at the Cracker Barrel! Plus: no-flame phở, a Guinness float, and a wildflower hike

Yet another change-of-pace! Semi- stealth camping in the Cracker Barrel parking lot. Not REALLY "stealth" of course, since it's permitted, but I am keeping a low profile. I just wanted to dip my toe in the water, and see what it's like.

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On the menu:
- Flameless cooker research continues, with chicken pho (phở gà)
- As it's St. Paddy's Day, a Guinness ice cream float for dessert
- Breakfast is right outside my door!

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THE GEAR

The Klarus CL2 lantern: https://amzn.to/40eLjMD

The crate that holds the mini-camp-kitchen: https://amzn.to/3FTqaPQ

My new favorite coffee mug: https://amzn.to/3K6fpfy

The pho broth concentrate packets:
https://amzn.to/3KbpRSM
If you live in an area with HEBs, apparently they stock the stuff, and it's only $3!
https://www.heb.com/product-detail/sa...
and Vons:
https://www.vons.com/shop/product-det...

Barocook flameless cooker packets:
https://amzn.to/3TItZgm

Gunther's backpack:
https://amzn.to/42JwHGn

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Listening to:
A Celtic Tribute to The Cure, by Seven Nations
https://open.spotify.com/album/5jPH1E...
Ten Percent Happier
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RdH...
Articles of Interest
https://open.spotify.com/show/6XKe8xy...
Like Sunday Morning
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2v0...

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