by Olivia Wycech
Forget pitching tents; the French have taken to camping in bubbles.
Sleeping under the stars, with nothing between you and nature, can be truly
serene. In fact, sleeping in woods devoid _(1)_ car horns, pollution, and
obnoxious people is
exceptionally peaceful that is, until
pesky insects decide to make a meal out of you, and
rodents and whatever else lives in the great outdoors disturb you while you try to sleep. Now, instead of a _(2)_
scenario, imagine
taking in nature's beauty but from the comfort and safety of a king-sized bed inside an
enclosed yet
transparent bubble. These inflatable bubble hotels that offer
patrons see-through sleeping experiences were created by a company called Attrap'Reves, which means dream catcher in French. Their _(3)_ must have been bitten by too many mosquitoes while camping.
The clear plastic bubbles, which _(4)_ four meters in
diameter, are designed using entirely
recyclable materials and
are equipped with electricity and a silent blower providing fresh air
continuously. They have all been _(5)_ placed in
forested areas with
spectacular views but are only a
stroll away from the nearest village and a main building where there is
access to telescopes with star charts. Guests need not worry about sharing the view with their neighbors since each bubble is
accessible only by its own private road that helps _(6)_ total
seclusion. For those that desire even more _(7)_, partially
opaque bubbles are also available instead of the standard fully transparent ones. Guests need to keep _(8)_ mind, however, that while the stars and moon are the only things that
illuminate the night, the sun is strong during the daytime. Therefore, the hotels may be _(9)_ for night owls who wake up late when the sun is already hot. In any event, sleeping in a bubble hotel is an experience to be _(10)_ by those who love the outdoors but don't love sharing it with a forest full of
creepy critters.
(A) designers (B) strategically (C) uncomfortable (D) typical (E) ensure
(F) coveted (G) of (H) in (I) methods (J) privacy
(K) measure (L) artificially
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