This past weekend my parents, Vickie, Paul, Rodger, and I went camping at San Onofre by San Clemente, CA. Vickie and I gave the little weekend family getaway as a gift to my parents for their 30th wedding anniversary, which was on July 8th.
We got there on Friday afternoon and stayed until Sunday. I hadn't been camping in years so it was quite the experience. My parents and Vickie and Paul camped at the same place last year so they were familiar with the area. The campground sites are in a row by the edge of a cliff/hill that overlooks the ocean. It is a really beautiful place and you could hear the noise of the waves crashing all the way at the campsite. You really can't beat that!
Rodger put up a picture of The Joker, from "the best movie ever" (I don't know, I haven't seen it). I guess this picture marked that it was our tent. I also got to hear "Why so serious?" every 5 minutes but I didn't mind because Rodger does pretty great impressions and I laugh every time. Also, if you ever want to know about West Coast Super Heroes just ask Rodger.
My parents setting up the campsite.
It was fun hanging out by the fire at night and talking.
My hot surfer boyfriend
We ate, played games, went in the ocean, relaxed in the sun, read, made smores, and did all that other stuff you do when you camp. The weather was nice but a little overcast the second day. It was fine though because we still got tan.
As I said the beach was down the hill from the campsites so it did involve a trek but it was a nice walk. The first day we went down a very steep trail with stairs that involved me crawling back up. Camping involves a lot of dramatics for me. I think I am just making up for my inadequacy in the athletic department.
This pictures shows the walk down the steep hill. The 2nd day we went down a much more manageable trail.
Vickie and Paul made us some great chicken for dinner one night and hot dogs for lunch.
Apparently when you are a boy and you are camping it is very important to pound rocks against things and split wood.
These 2 pictures are on the 2nd night after we blew up our air mattress again and were trying to squeeze it back into the tent. It did eventually happen but not before my mom could capture these strange poses.
I must say that ever since I started dating Rodger these sort of excursions/activities involve a lot less work for me as shown in these pictures.
It was a great weekend celebrating a great event!
5 comments:
What a great post! It was so much fun. I think it should really become an annual event. Next year, though, I agree with Paul and we should reserve two sites. Less neighbors and more space for us. Thanks again to all of you for the great present.
I had a great time as well. I will make sure that we get 2 sites next year and closer to trail #4 if possible. Great time had by all.
Thanks again.
Love camping, love the beach, sounds great to me!
I have to say though--the "why so serious?" part of Dark Knight is NOT funny at all! It's very creepy and I had to cover my eyes!
Just a heads-up on that for you.
Great Post! Looks like a really good time, I love your blogging skills Katie!
That does sound like fun. I've been sort of wanting to go hiking lately, so you just made my desire stronger.
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