Girls Gone Wild

I am grateful to have spent much of this weekend camping, hiking and relaxing in nature with two girlfriends. The photo above is just one of the breathtaking views from the state park where we were staying. Notice the redbuds in bloom, and the trees just starting to leaf out.

Home sweet home. The temps were warm and the sun was out, yeah! Though one friend turned a little too pink! I was prepared for cold nights. I had an extra sleeping bag, running tights with fleece ones to go over, a down vest, a hat and gloves. Have I mentioned before that I hate to be cold? :-) Fortunately, it was quite warm and I had a good laugh at myself. It was also very windy, as in "Will my tent stay standing?" winds. I'm happy to report both tents stayed upright! I never doubted the other tent, as that tent-pitcher is practically a pro. Mine, on the other hand, well I almost danced a jig that it stayed true through the winds!

We found a pretty violet patch near the campsite. I love the juxtaposition of the new growth with the brown leaves.


We did a nice hike down to and around a lake (that fed this dam and waterfall). I should have taken pictures of the giant, huge, amazingly long and tall stairs that we hiked down and up!

Here's a little poem I wrote, dedicated to my camping friends:

4-25-09

Girls gone wild

Three friends. Campfire.

Wine in plastic cups.

Heaven. Earth.

Morning birds. Rising sun.

Tepid tea from the camp kettle.

Earth. Heaven.

Wild flowers. Skinks.

Down the big hill, then up.

Perfect. Motion.

Lounge in shade. Frozen treats.

A nap with nature's lullaby.

Stop motion. Perfect.