Well, after two terrible camping trips this one had to be third time lucky. Well it didn’t start out that way. My wife had been looking after her niece all day as well as our wee one and had not packed as much as she was hoping for. I also got stuck at work longer than I thought. I was very eager to leave on time as I did not want to set up the tent in the dark, partly as it was a new tent and we weren’t quite sure how it all fitted together and also it is just easier altogether in daylight.

When I got home, there were still lots to do. After forcing everything into the car (I really should have received an award for this packing job, pure beauty it was) we eventually set off 90 minutes late. I was stressed and being all rushy – not fun for anyone.

As we got into the car we cleared the negativity and created what type of trip we were looking forward to. We created a fun, relaxing and adventurous trip – sweet eh! One where we laugh at whatever is thrown at us no matter how big or small.

We were on the road for 25 minutes when I realized that it would be wise to fill up the car with gas before going on a long drive, so we pulled off and filled up. Helena was great, a little fussy here and there but in general a little sweet heart.

Got to the camp site at Sasquatch Provincial Park, it was pitch black but used the car lights to see what we were doing and it went rather well.

Went to the bathroom with my toilet bag but was welcomed by an outhouse and no sink, ahh yes, nature. I cleaned my teeth next to the tent. I had to turn the head lamp off when I was flossing as big insects kept almost flying into my mouth (nutritionists recommend not eating just before going to bed).

Just about to go to bed and are in nature listening to the rare sounds of drunk youth talking WAY too loud. I wish I knew what site they were in so we could go to their tent at 6am and sing nursery rhymes. Well at least they are not as loud as the train from trip one – lol.

Day two will be fun – right?

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