Camping | July 2025
Time with family at the Delaware Beaches.
True work-life balance is found around a campfire—laughing with family, toes in the sand, and no deadlines except the rising tide at the Delaware beaches.
A Break from Tech: Camping at the Delaware Beaches
Almost all of my blog posts are focused on technology, but I wanted to take a moment to share a little about myself—the person behind the words. My wife and I love camping. She’s happiest relaxing at the beach with a good book, while I enjoy riding my E-Bike on nearby trails. Our favorite destination is the Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach area in Delaware.
We usually stay at one of the Delaware State Parks. If you’re considering a trip, plan ahead—reservations fill up fast and often need to be made a year in advance. The beginning of July is a special time for us, as it’s both my wife’s birthday and our anniversary. It’s a week we always try to set aside for camping.
Our go-to spot is Delaware Seashore State Park. While my wife unwinds by the ocean, soaking in the sights and sounds, I head out on my E-Bike to Gordon’s Pond and ride the trail to Cape Henlopen State Park.
The Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach area is also home to some great restaurants we love visiting. I usually take the opportunity to enjoy seafood whenever we dine out, since I don’t cook it often at home.
One tech upgrade that’s really changed our camping experience is Starlink. As long as we have a clear view of the sky, it works flawlessly. We’re able to stream YouTube TV in the camper just like we would at home—blending our love for the outdoors with a little touch of modern convenience. This Blog was posted while sitting in the camper using Starlink for internet access.
When I get home from this camping trip, it’ll be time to put the finishing touches on my VMware Explore 2025 session. I also need to spend some time pulling together content for the VMware Explore Hackathon (I will be a Team Captain)—something I’m really looking forward to.
If you’re reading this and plan to attend VMware Explore 2025, feel free to look me up or stop by the Hands-on Labs (HOL) area. I’ll be spending a lot of time there this year as a member of the HOL team!
Camping Pics:
- Indian River Inlet Bridge
- Indian River Inlet Bridge
- Indian River Inlet Bridge
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Revelation Brewing - Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Indian River Inlet Bridge
- Gordon’s Pond State Park, DE - I love riding the elevated trail section
- Delaware Seashore Fresh Pond Trails
- Gordon’s Pond State Park, DE
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Killens Pond State Park
- Delaware Seashore State Park
Lessons Learned
- Make time for yourself and your family—it matters.
- The best burnout remedy? A good camping trip.
- Riding an E-Bike is pure joy—explore more with ease.