Grace's Girl Scout troop just had their first overnight camp out. We were supposed to go to Oak Creek near Sedona, but it was unseasonably cold in AZ last week, so we opted for lower ground. McDowell Mountains to be exact. Very desert-y.
Now I have not been tent camping in . . . I can't even remember when. Cabins in the woods are how I like to camp. Anyplace in Flagstaff is "camping" because you are in the mountains. I happen to appreciate my creature comforts like toilets that flush, beds with some cushion to them, solid walls and ceilings, and electricity. To be honest, I prefer to "camp" in a cabin/house with cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator, and washer/dryer, but I know that is not really roughing it.
So off to the desert campgrounds we went.
We, actually they set up tents ('cause I haven't a clue...no need with a cabin).
Ta Dah!
Ate lunch with the cute mesh mess kits the troop got.
Went on a hike.
Played and did skits.
Learned how to build a fire log cabin or tee pee style.
Prepared dinner, then ate dinner. Wash, rinse, disinfect.
Smores & campfire songs.
Saw a scorpion, screamed (not me, I am actually used to them around our house).
Bed time...ha!
Lots of giggles.
Gale force winds kept us awake ALL. NIGHT. LONG.
Rise & shine at 6:45.
Dress, eat.
Breakdown camp.
Hike, then visit the visitors' center to see the rattle snake and his friends.
Drive home.
HOT SHOWER & A NAP.
AHHH.
The girls had tons of fun and asked if they could have a camp out every month. Guess what we said? It was a successful outing after all.
Karen
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