I actually enjoyed camping and I think it is something I had to remove from my bucket list because I think we might be regulars on the annual camping trip. We left late Friday afternoon, mostly because we just did. Anyway, right before leaving I received some very shocking news and had to wait the entire trip before I could talk bout the news. I did maintain cell phone service but it wasn't a conversation to have while camping. Driving to Goldhead took longer than expected because of frequent bathroom trips, we had a five year old with what do expect, but was painless although I was a little anxious.
I've never been camping before and I was really at a lost. I didn't know what to expect and I did not want to spend the next three days being miserable. I must admit I did end up a little miserable, not because of camping in itself but because I ate foods that I knew would set off my IBS. The first night I made a lovely salad: baby spinach with chicken breast. After that it was stores, s'mores, s'mores, s'mores, and hot sauce on everything. Why? IDK but I paid dearly. I spent every morning, afternoon, and evening drinking either ginger tea, sans any additives, or the Dr. Oz flax seed and lemon juice cocktail ( no, there isn't any alcohol in it).
I didn't realize how calming sitting around a fire could be. I sat around for hours sometimes in the company of others and sometimes just with the fire and my innermost thoughts. I have always wanted a fire pit, note to self: scope out a fire pit to purchase.
Enjoy the camping photo parade!
