Roughing It.

I'm not going to sugar coat it. I'm not a big camping person. I love hiking. I love being outdoors. I love the beach, the lake, watersports, nature trails, sightseeing... But I'd call myself more of a "Glamping" girl when it's time to turn in. There's just something about sleeping out there inside a flimsy nylon tent in the wide-open that freaks me out a little. The strange noises. Critters. Things that slither. Things that eat things that slither... Yeesh.

Anyhoo... my sweet husband treated me to a surprise overnight camping trip this weekend. He knows how spoiled rotten I am. He should. He's the one that spoiled me. Nevertheless, he decided we needed a short little getaway and took care of all the details. Basically, all I needed to pack was a toothbrush. 

I tried to hide my trepidation as we drove out to the site. When we arrived at this picture perfect spot by the lake, I was amazed he already had everything set up! He even put a super comfy air mattress in the tent under this amazing, giant sleeping bag for two. There was nothing fancy or frufru about the setup. Just the basics for an overnight. But let me tell you this - it was AMAZING. I felt so safe with his arms wrapped around me as we drifted off to sleep and slept more peacefully than I had in weeks.

Besides - he was the one sleeping by the door, so stuff would get him first.

I took a bazillion pictures during our fun, less-than 24 hour stay, but this one taken at sunset is my favorite. You can almost feel how warm and dry the air is and almost hear the birds and wild horses living their best life around that clean, crystal blue lake.

I wouldn't mind doing that again maybe. But don't tell him that. I'm not sure I'm ready to give up those weekends he plans that involve balcony views and room service. 

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Credits:

--ANHELO-G05-01-182GA : car RARE

--ANHELO-G05-04-182GA : gas stove 

--ANHELO-G05-05-182GA : bottle 

--ANHELO-G05-05-182GA : cutting board 

--ANHELO-G05-06-182GA : water jug 

--ANHELO-G05-07-182GA : shelf A

--ANHELO-G05-08-182GA : shelf B 

--ANHELO-G05-13-182GA : table

.:revival:. camp stool I

.:revival:. camp stool II 

CHEZ MOI Double Camping Tent Bon Echo (Adult) 

MadPea Haida Gwaii Adventure - Kayak - Ash

Sway's [Camp out] Oil lamp . tie dye 

{what next} Pine Ridge Campfire