Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Camping RMNP

It has been a super hot summer this year and the heat and fires in Colorado has put a damper on our camping activities. But not to be easily discouraged, we planned a trip anyway and what do you know?? It rained!!!

And it was an interesting eye opener for me to go on this trip because, as adults, we spend lots of time focusing on the negative things like, oh it's too hot, we can't do this, or it's raining, we should cancel. But just watching Tyler and Cody enjoy the trip, their ability to just ignore the fact that it's raining and concentrated on just enjoying the camping experience, was something i learned on this trip. They even think carrying the "berella"(umbrella) is a treat!! And watching them stumble around in the dark with it is so funny! :)

Anyways, i digress.

So, we got out to RMNP for a weekend camping trip with the kids. It was a nice break from the horrible heat we've had for quite a few weeks and the scattered thunderstorms scattered at the right time, so we were able to get a few hikes in as well as some REALLY long naps in the afternoon. Who would have thought that a sleeping in the tent with rain beating on the roof would be so therapeutic? :)

The kids seemed to have enjoyed it immensely and i have to say, it was the most relaxing camping trip i've been on! That kids philosophy must be working!!! :)

Here are some pictures:

Due to the fire ban, we bought a small stove which made cooking super fast!

Breakfast is ready!

Our tent survived the rain!! Yay!!!

On the bus to Bear Lake

Bear Lake

Beautiful reflection

Cody sweeping the water

Both boys enjoying the walk around the lake

What fire?? Everything is so green and lush!!

Oooh.. cool water

Family shot

Listening to a ranger talk

Not forgetting our kumon homework!

The kids checking out the rock pile while we were packing up

How am i going to drink this???


The scenic loop near the Moraine Park visitor center which we finally got to visit!!!

Our big boy!

Daddy's nature lesson of the day - elk poop!!

4 comments:

evelyn and patrick said...

Looks like a great trip loved the photo's everyone seemed very happy

Siew Gin Mills said...

It was a fun trip. Glad we did it! The kids really do enjoy the experience of being outdoors and checking out new things.

eileen said...

We are going camping this weekend. Got to remember to pack the girls' homework too ;) the funny thing is that Aiden wants to do his 'homework' too

Siew Gin Mills said...

Well, give him some homework! :)