After climbing Old Speck (see earlier entry) we camped on Richardson Lake, a remote lake in western Maine, for two nights. We were grateful for the level ground. Calley particularly settled right in as you can see. David does all the cooking when we camp, which is one of the reasons I like it. The weather was hot and the swimming was great. We watched the stars come out as the sky darkened and pretty soon the milky way stretched across the sky. The big dipper was low on the horizon. Around 10:30 the moon rose. Best of all, it was completely quiet except for the loons' call.
The last time we camped we had little girls with us so you can see how long it has been! Maybe sixteen years since we paddled out to Spirit Island on Lake Mooselookmeguntic with Carrie and Eliza. In those days we were loaded down with marshmallows, Herseys chocolate bars and graham crackers for s'mores. There's nothing like the last coals in a fire to roast the perfect marshmallow! This time we used the coals to boil water for peppermint tea. S'mores without children just aren't fun. I did bring some really good chocolate though, better than Herseys. We try to keep up the standards.
5 comments:
Just love the contrast of S'Mores vs. peppermint tea. Captures a lot about your life without saying much. As does the picture of David paddling. He's never looked better! :-) Thanks for giving us a glance of what the future can hold!
Rugged bears!! I think you have that exact photo of Dad paddling, only 25 years ago. Aside from his long black curls, not much has changed! You guys rock!
I have to say, David is looking quite fit. Calley is too, of course! :)
I love how clear the water looks. What a beautiful place to spend time with peppermint tea.
It's great that David cooks and paddles and smiles a lot! His trip organizer is one heck of a great planner. You two have had a full and fun summer! Reminds me of the movies! Rock on!
great camping photos and stories, now and then smores and peppermint tea, i'm with you on the chocolate
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