We took the T@belot out on our first group camping adventure. The adventure was organized by our bookclub tour hosts Jenni and Holly. We had a pretty darn big group but managed to keep the injuries to a minimum. A constant trickle of good humor and downright hysterics left most of us complaining merely of a minor side ache. In total, I think we had 16 adults, 7 kids and 10 dogs. Sounds crazy, doesn't it?
The frivolity was convened at the Fremont Indian State Park located conveniently off of Interstate-70 in central Utah. The facilities and scenery at the park were amazing. This is really a top-rate place, but don't tell anyone. The area is filled with historic pictographs and artifacts from the Fremont Indians that inhabited the area from about 1100-1400 A.D. It is amazing to think that all of this history, geology and beauty is just a few hours from home. It was nice to not only get away for the weekend and relax with some great friends, but to also step back in time and capture a glimpse of what life might have been like as a hunter and gatherer in such a beautiful yet harsh landscape.
As I wrote in an earlier posting, we bought the T@belot with high hopes of enjoying the simple pleasures of the great outdoors. So far, I have to say that the whole trailer experience has far exceeded my expectations. The treasures of a weekend away are priceless.
I love the pace of the camping day...and how you never really know what time it is or even what day it is. And I like how personal interactions seem more personal. Perhaps because we have left the clutter and distractions of life at home. It was great to spend some quality time with old friends and to get to know some new soon to be old friends.
I was also surprised by the familiar scent of the campfire that seemed to bring back all my childhood memories of camping and made me feel like a kid again. I'm looking forward to getting out on the road again and finding out more of what camping has to reveal. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful time.
