Short series to rethink life

I love watching documentaries.  Generally, I would choose something educational than a drama or sitcom.  I do get wrapped up in them... SOA, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead.  Yeah, I am just like any other show junkie with those.

I recently watched a mini series called Pioneer Quest.  It is set in Canada where two couples live one full year just like the pioneers did.  Of course, you can never really escape the 21st century, which they discuss in the show.  The 21st technology saves lives when their water tested for Ecoli and one of the men gets a heart condition.

They go through typical struggles of pioneer life-- building their own cabin from scratch, growing and hunting for their own food, and battling time and weather.   It doesn't really teach you any one particular skill, but it definitely allows you glimpse into a life very few would ever brave.   Uh, especially in Canada, where it is much, much colder than Georgia.  Negative degrees?? No thanks.

The best part about the show?  They are happy.  So incredibly happy and positive throughout all the trials and tribulations.  Take some time to watch and appreciate all our 21st century comforts we take for granted while doing so.