Fall Campout

Collin came in from work last Friday, the camper was loaded, and we headed to one of our favorite, quick and easy camping spots, Lake Charles State Park.  The weekend was short, we don’t like to tie up our time in driving, and the park is beautiful.  Getting in one last outing in the fall has become an annual event for us.  It was a beautiful weekend of rest, relaxation, calm, and serenity.

When we got setup Friday evening, we quickly put hamburgers on the grill.  We were starved as neither of us had any lunch to speak of.  This was the view from our site patio. I did some armchair fishing.  The fish were on the surface catching insects.

Just breath taking.  We set outside for a long time as dusk began to settle in and listened to the night creatures begin to sing their tunes. Collin noticed the moon coming up over the lake and a gorgeous reflection, but an overcast sky of clouds blocked the view before I could catch it very well.

After a while we went inside and watched a John Wayne movie to end the night.

We awoke to cool temperatures and hot coffee tasted so good.  Collin cooked breakfast for us on the griddle and once we had everything cleaned up and put away, we went for a walk. 

Look just to the right of center near the top of the water's edge.  I caught a fish jumping up out of the water.  I couldn't do that again if I tried.

There are lots of trail paths around the lake for hiking. 

This one we followed was called the Cedar Trail and was roughly 2 miles long.  The scenery was nice and we enjoyed the morning air.

Some foliage was turning and this is our camper and site from across the lake.

During the afternoon, Collin watched another movie, but I read and enjoyed some magazines.  Saturday night, Collin grilled some steaks, we took another walk, and again enjoyed the night creatures before going inside and ending the day.

After coffee, breakfast, cleanup, and pack up on Sunday morning, it was time to head home.  It was a short weekend, but oh so pleasant.  We have to catch snippets of time whenever we can.  As we arrived Friday afternoon to register with the park, I was immediately drawn to a painted pallet hanging on the wall in the visitor center.  As you can see, it’s the exact goal and motto I have chosen since retirement.

I had to smile and make a picture.  It is amazing how God speaks to us and provides gentle reminders.  I hope you find time to rest, make memories, and. . .

Live Simply

Marcia