Those who know us understand how much we LOVE camping. We knew that by leaving the NW we would have to accept a different ‘lifestyle’ of camping. No more driving up into the mountains to find a quiet hidden place to set up camp… No more trips with our good ‘ole friend Dan on his boat to a strip along an island… What were we to do?!?! But, thanks to our awesome new neighbors, who I just cannot praise enough for showing us around and making us feel so welcome, we were introduced to a fun little campground a little south of us called Woodside Lake Park. Even though we had to pay to camp (we are super used to FREE), and even if it is a few miles off the freeway (hidden Moikeha family joke)… we have realized that camping is FUN in whatever shape or form in comes in. AND… the company makes it even more enjoyable.
The campground seemed more of a long-term RV hangout, but we were able to find a ‘rustic’ spot, which basically meant we were on the outskirts of the campground, but were covered in trees and brush to make it feel more like camping. In addition, it seemed that we were harassed by rustic mosquitos that seemed unaffected by bug spray. But still… we had TONS of fun. It was a relaxing get away the weekend before Aaron started his new job. The weather was a little humid, but not too hot, and even when it did thunderstorm and rain (the weather is so unpredictable here), we couldn’t complain because it would happen in short spurts that would quickly dry out not long after. Oh, and how could I forget! We finally saw first hand the magic of fire-flies… AMAZING!
The kids did well. When they weren’t digging for bugs, they’d go off and explore, and even sat down for a game of go-fish. I thought this was super cute.
Mayka and Eliecer
Look who we got hooked on our favorite game!
With kids, we’d have to agree that this sort of camping is easier to keep the kids entertained. We were only a walk away from a lake and playground which kept the kids busy during the day. The girls loved the water slide.
Something chewed on Malia’s head one night.. some of us are still suffering from the bug bites!
On the way home we drove through a small little amish town. This picture says it all!
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