This weekend we decided to go on our first camping trip. We got the tent out of the garage, packed bedding for the night and some of Cora's bedtime animals and books.It didn't take too long to reach our campground and get the tent set up in a nice spot.
After some fun in the cooling afternoon sun we grabbed a bite to eat for dinner at a local restaurant, just a mile away from the campsite, called Carl's Jr.
After several nighttime stories and a spot of running and bouncing around the tent we settled down for a night's sleep outdoors in the fresh air. Since it was Cora's time sleeping in a tent, it took a while for her to settle down, but in the end she, Lis and I fell asleep for the night.
We awoke to the sound of birds and frolicking squirrels as the morning sun penetrated the tent walls. In a short while we were tucking into a hearty breakfast of fried eggs and pancakes conjured up on the camp site facilities.The campground, although a bit basic, had a small kitchen, hot and cold running water and toilet facilities.
As morning turned to noon we packed up camp and readied ourselves for the journey home.
1 Tent from the Saugus swap meet: $25
Camp Ground fees: $0
Fuel Costs: $0
Reliving your youth and having a fun time in your own back garden: Priceless.
5 comments:
OH MY I love this post! The way it was written! The pictures and just every single thing about it!! Rob loved it too. What a GREAT GREAT GREAT IDEA!!!
How fun!!! I remember having the best time camping out in my parents backyard as a kid!
Grandma said, "Love Stacey's post. Very clever and funny. I have lots of fond memories of being in the backyard on a mattress with my Grandma on a hot August night in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, Grandma didn't know how to pitch a tent."
Love, Mom
It looks a very good camp site a very good place to be , Glad you all enjoyed your night under the stars, The pics bought back very good memories for us. Love you all, Big kiss for Cora xxxxxxxxxxxx
That last post from Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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