Too Independent! Part 2
Well, to continue- we spent the night in the Kaibab NF at Demotte Campground. That was interesting. We had 2 tents to set up as mine is only for 2 people and they had to borrow one- a nice one at that. I can set up all my stuff in less than 15 minutes, but they were still working on the tent after 1/2 hour. I offered to assist but, no, they would do it themselves. OK, I could accept that, but don't use a rock, which took 10 minutes to find to hammer in the stakes when a mallet was sitting right there. Then came the sleeping equipment- a 3/4 size mattress from their bedroom. Mind you, this mattress took up most of the mini-van on the trip so that I could not get out without it being moved each time the sliding door was opened. Pillows, sheets and pillowcases and blankets from the lodge where they are staying completed the package in plastic bags. Another 20 minutes making the bed after a tedious process removing the bed from the van. And all I have is a still pic camera!OK, time for dinner- 9:30 PM. E. began dragging plastic bags from the back of the van. Chips, pretzels, cans of black olives and a small cooler which had ham and bread. I don't eat full meals when camping but have puddings, apple sauce, trail mixes, granola bars, cheeses, dips and crackers and plenty of water or Sobe drinks. Plenty to […]
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