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Kent Self-Drive Off-Grid
To celebrate our anniversary, my boyfriend specially ordered an Off-Grid Cabin (Off-Grid Cabin) in Kent Downs National Landscape (Kent Downs National Landscape). There was no postal code, and the entrance was hidden, so we drove around and searched for a while before we found it.
An “off-grid” (off-grid) lifestyle means not relying on public facilities such as electricity, water, and sewage treatment systems, but using natural resources entirely for self-sufficiency. The thought of being able to spend two days in such a sustainable environment made me look forward to it!
Once at the hut, we needed to open the water lock and electric switch ourselves. The solar panel on the roof of the hut stores enough electricity in sunlight, so there are no problems with lighting, charging, and the operation of the small refrigerator.
Although it was an “off network” experience, our 5G signal was received very well, and we were only able to turn off the network ourselves. A wooden box is also provided inside the cabin, so you can lock the phone to truly disconnect from the outside world.
The eco-friendly toilet in the bathroom has no flushing function. During use, the water flow is directly introduced to the outside of the cabin, returning to nature, and excrement is stored in a plastic bag with wood chips on the back. When bathing, we realized that a very small flow of water was not good for maintaining the water pipes; the water flow needed to be larger to have hot water.
I brought books, Bluetooth sound, and Russian embroidery to enjoy a quiet time amidst the sound. My boyfriend also brought a camera to capture the beautiful sunset and the starry night sky.
We bought simple ingredients at a nearby farm store and prepared breakfast and dinner in the cottage. The cottage is only half an hour's drive from Dover (Dover) and Folkstone (Folkstone), which is very convenient.
This trip made me rethink my lifestyle. On weekdays, I always have a full schedule. I almost never leave my phone, and I rarely really calm down to stay away from the hustle and bustle. Here, watching the red sunset, I suddenly felt that many of the little things in life were actually not that important.
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