There seems to be some sort of consensus among my family that I am not a happy camper. This is simply not true. I like camping. They don’t know that because they’ve never been camping with me. It’s hiking that I can’t stand. Why clomp around in the woods? Why not sit down, light a fire, relax, and read a book? I just don’t get hiking.
Since 1995, roughly, I have ruined every outdoor family outing. Because I. Hate. Hiking.
But I don’t mind camping…
As long as the bears keep their distance. That’s me IN A TENT. See? I CAN CAMP.
(Sadly, that’s the best picture of me from the camping trip. I guess I can camp, but I can’t look cute doing it.)
Lingonberries!
This is a punk. I guess it’s a mushroom, but “punk” is more fun to say. Traditionally, Alaska Natives use punks to make a chew called iqmik. Having no desire to try iqmik, I just let it be.
Kurt and Kiska lead the way.
Lichen that looks like coral. It was so pretty.
So yeah. I went camping. I slept in a tent in the woods where the bears and the wolves and the wolverines live. I didn’t see any bears or wolves or wolverines, but I did see some squirrels, ptarmigan, and many, many gnats and horseflies. I made s’mores and feasted on vegetables roasted in the campfire. I picked lots of crowberries and made up a song called “Please Don’t Eat Me, Mr. Bear.”
And guess what, all who underestimated my camping abilities? I HAD FUN.
So there.
ok, i don't believe that. with those eyes and those lashes, you can basically look good in anything, even camping!
Sounds like an awesome time! I'm not sure I've really ever been camping... My family lived in Colorado for a while and we did a lot of hiking (which I didn't mind because I was a hyper mountain-goat-child).
lol, loved this post. unlike you .... i cant camp. something about sleeping in a tent and not having a bathroom in the morning to wake up to is not for me.
Congratulations!! You've made it further in your camping career than I ever hope to in mine.
Oh well done, you! Though you look suitably terrified and just a lil bit "Blair Witch Project"-esque in that photo - I bet you'd go back again, wouldn't you? The last time I went camping was back in high school.