Everyone Else's Idea of Camping

As much as I hate actual camping I did do it.

I have a friend that, if he had the choice, would live in a tent for the rest of his life.

When the weather is right he goes ALL the time.

Each time, he asks me to come along but I never had the chance.

One weekend in May I found an opportunity to go.

Luckily more of my friends were going as well.

Dave and I drove up together cause he was leaving Saturday and I was leaving Sunday with Jakeb.

We got lost and couldn't reach anyone to see where our campsite was.

It was dark and rainy and we were on some curious roads.

I almost thought I would be part of a scary movie and get gutted by mountain men.

Alas, we found Jakeb and his friends.

It was super cold and wet.

The fire was not keeping me warm so I just went to bed and froze all night.

This is why I have camping.

I am cold, wet, tired and dirty. 

Regardless I did have fun.

Me and my friends went on a little hike near the cliffs of our campsite and saw amazing views of the mountains. I am often amazed at the beauty of this earth.

Jakeb who I was supposed to come home with ended up sick and left Saturday as well.

I had no ride and was stranded.

I made a last minute decision and came home with Dave.

However he was taking a detour to Camp Verde to meet his brother and friend to go to a concert.

Luckily it was cheap and no assigned seating.

The concert...Styx.

I had only known 2 songs and Dave is a fan.

On the drive up he shared with me their greatest hits and to watch him sing these songs was highly entertaining. I knew this concert was going to be a treat.

I love it when I am right.

I had a lot of fun with these 3 people and have learned to like Styx.

Overall, it was a fun weekend and I am all set for awhile in the camping department.



Arizona has such beauty

Creepy crawlers

Dave was posing, little did he know I was set to ruin his photo.
Mission accomplished

Ellen and Yours Truly

Dave, Ellen, Yours Truly, Matt and Mary Ann

I just love us :)

Styx!

Yours Truly, Dave, Brian and for the life of me can't remember this cute girls name



Gratitude Rocks!!
- Air Conditioning, a weekend that hasn't happened yet but I know I am already grateful for it, breakfast, reminiscing of the past, a cake that I will actually eat