At the campsite by Lake Meade, before our 8am launch tomorrow morn down the Colorado. We're sharing the campsite with a Venturing Crew from AZ who have an 9am launch right after us. We're both heading to the same camp spot along the river, tomorrow night as well, so it looks as if we've made some instant friends for the entire trip. Funny how that happens!
So here's a pic of our afternoon activity while we wait for dinner. Tents are all set up, smell of steak on the grill, Roger's off to the nearest store to grab some coffee creamer (what's coffee without creamer!) and ranch dressing (what are carrots without ranch dressing?!)... and the boys are doing a "ring around the rosie" campfire dance. Oh how I love this troop!!
As usual, I'm taking deep breaths with a grinning heart, thanking God for letting me tag along with these boys! Hopefully I'll still be feeling this way when I face that river as the sun kisses the morning dew. :) d
Dusk hovers tentatively, much like me, ready to hunker down and give way to the incredibly expansive night sky. Voices are softening, the chill is coming on fast, and minds are anticipating the morning to come.
Greg and I are all comfy in our camp chairs, watching Roger and the boys toss the frisbee round the parking lot. I'm listening to their laughter and frequent outbursts, testaments to the joy of the adventure we're on, even if it hasn't really yet begun.
The night's activities are soon to be revealed, but my body is already considering the warmth of my sleeping bag. I'm so thankful to Zach and Justin for coming to my rescue earlier today, making the daunting task of setting up my tent morph into a 4-minute snap!
I must confess that Stewart's hot Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches topped the adult's bagels and cold cuts, hands down. But watching him spend the next hour cleaning up instead of running with the boys left me with few regrets.
And with that, I wish you all a good night.
Happy Scouty Dreams!
Mrs Red
