Tuesday, September 16, 2008

tales from the trailer {back to basics}




Camping is a true personality test. Everything just takes more work - no flick of a switch for light, no lovely flushing toilets, no running water within reach. Our biggest lesson so far: camping brings us back to the basics. Days begin with long beach walks collecting shells and rocks, a simple breakfast of eggs and fruit, and then back to the beach for some swimming and sunning. Days end with the sunset, we retreat to the tent trailer for light, a game of cards, popcorn and a good puzzle. There's no talk of TV, not even a mention of toys and no mutterings of the "I'm bored" whine. It's back to basics, we color flowers on rocks and make the alphabet using strips of seaweed. With the exception of Dave feeling under the weather, all is good. On to Malibu today....xo

5 comments:

Unknown said...

hakuna matada... no worries and problem free. sounds like the good life. hope dave is feeling better. keep the trailer tales comin'.
hugs & kisses,
mom, dad & jacks

Brooke Meyenberg said...

True Story!! I just love how things seem so 'simple' when your on the road. Can't wait to see more photos of the adventure.
It looks beautiful!

Anonymous said...

ssssooooossososoo jealous!!!!!! live it up. how is ruby with missing school?

Tonia Conger said...

How fun! This sounds like such a fun activity to do with the family!

Soul Pretty said...

I heart camping...I dream of going camping on my honeymoon...hum...