Rest hour is just about over. Since I am kitchen staff, Thursday afternoons and evening are a designated time off. However, since my time here is short and precious, I asked if I could drive separately and attend a campout. So I was approved to go and was assigned to the Sunshine Gang and their trip to the Obey River and the Shelters. Hard ground, hot dogs, and talking all night, here I come.
The shelter campsite is beautiful and open. An old wagon stays on site with a tarp over it. This became instant housing for all the bedding until it was time to sleep. Once everyone was unloaded, the hike down the hill to the Obey commenced. A total of 20 campers and staff made the trek down the path to the water. There we did a short walk downstream and found a good swimming hole and shallow spot for skipping rocks. Watching the campers play and hearing them laugh brought a genuine happiness to my eyes and a sense of joy overcame me. I just wanted to be part of that again. So in I went and enjoyed socializing with everyone.
When the water time was over, not a soul was hurt and no one had orange, iron stains on themselves or their clothing. It was time to hike back up the hill and start looking for firewood and hot dog sticks.
Tonight's menu: hot dogs, pbj, potato chips, fruit and s'mores. Camping out this way is awesome! And it's usually the only time I eat this combination. Although I didn't stay for breakfast because I had a job to do, this is what they had to eat: hard boiled eggs, cereal, fruit, & yogurt.
The sun has set. The dew is starting to collect in the field. The campers begin setting their ground covers and sleeping bags up under the summer sky. The campsite is illuminated by the glowing campfire and the accumulation of fireflies. The girls set up their sleeping bags in groups so they can talk well into the evening. Laughter and chatter fills the air.
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