After meeting the one condition that I got a tent to prevent our precious firstborn from being snatched by the boogeyman and then having to acquire a huge bergen to carry all our gear in myself we headed out for the night, first time as father and son.
Destination? Somewhere in here:
Making our way in
Got set up and before we knew it, nightfall. Owen's job was to tend the fire. I bet there aren't many 6 year olds that get this job these days.
Campfire conversation centred on Star Wars, whether the sun is hotter than a fire and why we don't go for a wee in the middle of camp!
Although it was a clear night, we were under a thick canopy so the woods were pitch black. There wasn't a hint of nervousness from Owen. The dawn was lovely.
We weren't staying long next day so rather than light a real fire I decided to get a brew going on the hobo stove. The bacon went on after that, oh yes.
Owen was snug as a bug in a snugpak meanwhile.
He finally woke up and attempted a photograph of his Pa.
Fully awake now and raring to go.
Looking forward to being to reunited with his Ma. He had a great time. He even marked the camp spot by standing a funny shaped stick up against a tree so he could find it again.
Man that bergen was heavy. I don't think my spine will be the same again!
Destination? Somewhere in here:
Making our way in
Got set up and before we knew it, nightfall. Owen's job was to tend the fire. I bet there aren't many 6 year olds that get this job these days.
Campfire conversation centred on Star Wars, whether the sun is hotter than a fire and why we don't go for a wee in the middle of camp!
Although it was a clear night, we were under a thick canopy so the woods were pitch black. There wasn't a hint of nervousness from Owen. The dawn was lovely.
We weren't staying long next day so rather than light a real fire I decided to get a brew going on the hobo stove. The bacon went on after that, oh yes.
Owen was snug as a bug in a snugpak meanwhile.
He finally woke up and attempted a photograph of his Pa.
Fully awake now and raring to go.
Looking forward to being to reunited with his Ma. He had a great time. He even marked the camp spot by standing a funny shaped stick up against a tree so he could find it again.
Man that bergen was heavy. I don't think my spine will be the same again!