This past weekend Morgan and I went camping up in North Carolina. We had a blast. It was nice to have some time in nature. We were there along with some of my family. (My dad, granddad, cousins, brother, and his gf) Here are some highlights:
-Dinner cooked over a campfire. Followed by smores.
-Sleeping next to a stream. I love the sound of running water - so serene!
-The beautiful views of Western North Carolina. I love the Appalachian Mountains!
On Saturday morning we all got ready to go rafting. Our raft had Dan (my brother), Kim (his gf), Morgan and I in it. We had a lot of fun. Although I think that our raft went in about 50 spins (the boys doing).
Thankfully the spinning stopped after I got bumped out. Note: I am not a water person. I don't like fish, snakes, or anything that lives in water. It freaks me out. So, add some 50 degree water, and some rapids - not that great! I was so shocked from falling off - I actually remember not too much about the first few moments (thankfully). From what I've been told, I managed it pretty well - I don't think I did - but I was impressed that I was able to think about how to float, hold on to my oar, etc. The rest of the crew in the raft tried really hard to get me - but with no luck and watching me get pulled down the river, hitting my bum on every rock possible... Morgan jumped in and saved me.He said he's never seen me so scared in my life. Once Morgan made his way to me, I felt so much more safe. We finally made it over to the bank and walked our way through poison ivy to the raft that Dan and Kim amazingly were able to stop and pull to the side. We washed our legs off in the river and got back on our trek. I'm glad I finished the trip, but I'm not sure you'll be seeing me on any rafting trips any time soon. (I think my heavily bruised bum thinks that too)
Other than that ordeal - we had a great time. It was so nice to spend time with my granddad. Hopefully we'll be able to make the camping portion a tradition - I'll just pass on the rafting part.
Looks like so much fun!! Although, I'm with you, no rafting for me!
ReplyDeleteLibby and I will be coming in September. We'll see you all soon!
Emily - you now deserve to join the hallowed ranks of whitewater trauma victims- I think Amber will feel a great kinship with you! I am so glad that I am seeing that sunshine does exist on the earth ( somewhere other than Maine, that is)The house seems so quiet since you guys have left!No vegetables on the living room floor.
ReplyDeleteOur first visit to the Stinson Family Blog - very nice, well organized, colorful, and very interesting - lots of pictures and comments. It is better to see this family in person but this is good for now. With Love - Grandma and Grandpa 13 Aug 2009 Alpharetta
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