Camping

What a treat - friends came two weeks ago and decided to camp.  Of course, the backpacker in me was concerned.  After all, I've known the folks for a very long time (Rex since high school and Doris since the early 1970s).  They aren't the RV types.

In fact, I was most pleasantly surprised at their luxury accommodations at Eagle Creek State Park.  I had completed reconnaissance earlier in the week and identified the park was open and ready for visitors.  There is a segregated area for tent campers, and all the other sites have electricity. 

They called from the campground on Friday night.  We met in town for dinner.  I didn't see their palatial accommodations until Saturday.

After coffee on Saturday morning I drove over to the campground.  Rex and Doris campsite certainly did not disappoint.  Their rig was on its maiden voyage.   Designed to be transported behind a motorcycle, this pop-up is all one really requires.  It has a double bed, and a standup area that provides room for storage and standing.  Apparently, there is a zip-on that provides sheltered parking for your bike (or could be used for additional camping activities.  I want one.  This is the next step up from carrying your shelter on your back, and they took advantage of the electricity (electric blanket and heater).

"The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis and Clark expedition." ~Dave Barry