Yes. Anarchism is a long and winding path to the realization that this is already anarchy and has always been. And yes, Ithaca by Cavafy is beautifull and true poem: the journey that Ithaca gives is it's own reward.
How is 'government' different from the sticks and stones on a forest path that you tread carefully so that you don't fall and hurt yourself? Or any other natural element that you take in pragmatic consideration? Also when you collect sticks and stones for a fireplace to keep you warm and to cook a meal?
And yes, It's fun and challenging to engage the creative play of imagining new and better ways of social organizing, experimenting practically, learning.