September 4, 2012

  • Sober camping, cold feet and foetal position

    Saturday, September 1


    Long weekend Labour Day camping. It was half spontaneous trip that Ate Babilonia planned out a few weeks prior, just to commemorate Summer 2012. Apparently, everyone else had the same thing in mind, because I had about two other party invite for the same weekend, seeing as it is the last weekend before school starts again.

     

    We left  for Manning Park; Mule Deer camp ground the evening before, so by the time we got to our camp site it was already dark. But here are pictures the morning after. 

    Meaty breakfast. YUM

    Dispersing as we brush out teeth with river water

    Gorgeous clear, ice-cold  water. Though the river's current was quite strong that I lost the other pair of my slipper crossing it to gather wood for our fire.

     

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    Don't be fooled by the sunshine! IT WAS COLD! But yes, this was out camp site. We were mere meters away from the river.

    Apparently, the evening before we arrived, our camp mates , who had gone ahead to set up, spotted a brown bear, left of that tent!. So there entire time we were there, every one was on the look out for one.

     


    Sunday, September 2


    The night before wasn't as bad. And of course, the weather was wayyy better too! We were packed and ready to leave by noon. Some people headed home, while some had stayed to visit a park called Lightning Lake where we can rent row boat/canoe and of course KAYAK!!!!!! 


    It was still windy, but beautiful day nonetheless.

    We had to wait quite a bit since all their boats seems to have been rented out already. But it was worth it to me as long as I can get out there on a kayak.

    As soon as I had a scope of the lake, I knew that I needed to get to the other end. Take note of that area where the trees seem to converge left of where that boat is. 



    There were five of us in total who stayed. I was fifth wheeling, which was fine by me and actually worked really well in my favour. I don't like canoes or row boats -which each respective couple chose to do- and I don't like kayaking with others. 

    Closer view of that converging area I had indicated earlier. As I got closer to it, I realize that it may have been a man-made lake. At the very least, it wasn't always a lake seeing as, it was actually quite shallow, and on even shallower areas, you can see tree stumps etc. 

    Viewing from the dock, I actually thought that this lake was enclosed and I had a vision of us on top of a mountain, of which it's tip is hallowed to make space for this lake. 

    As I got closer, I started seeing people. I then realize that the surrounding of the lake is actually a trail.

    What was even more astounding, is as I rounded the lake bend, it opened up to this  beautiful area. It was quite a treat! We only had an hour with our boats, and by this time I'd already consumed half an hour. It was such a shame, I would have liked to explore some more, but I only got to about just pass the bridge. 

    Beautiful British Columbia indeed. 


    Happy camper.      I don't know what it is about kayaks that I love so much. I'm not even really good at it. Maybe it's the momentary, care-free solitude, maybe it's the independence -I could get to my destination on my own at my own pace-, or maybe it's the scenery of places that usually comes along with kayaking. Regardless, I hope one day, I could acquire a kayak I can call my own.

    As we headed down the mountain, thus effectively recovering cellphone reception, a few text messages came through my phone. One of which gave me a sick feeling in my stomach: there had been miscommunication  lack of communication rather, and DP was unable to make it to my house to feed Ulam. I tried to make a joke of the situation, but I was extremely worried. By my calculation, Ulam, my new bunny, would have gone a day with no food and water. How absolutely irresponsible of me bummedsad. When I got home early evening, I rushed to my room only to remember that I locked my door, and I left my keys with my mother to give to DP. Though bless her heart, because even when she objected to take of what she calls my "rat", she actually provided him with water (she didn't know where I stored his food). 

     

    HURRAH!

     


    Monday, September 3


    Mommy Babilonia's surprise birthday party! and I was left to pick out flowers for her. Oh oh

    How'd I do?


    After having a quick dinner, we stayed and do nothing at the Babilonia's residence, as per usual.

    Later though, I received a very worried phone call from the mother. Apparently, Aso was sick again, so as opposed to sleeping beside her, he had to rest downstairs in the spare room, so he doesn't make a mess in our bedrooms.

    I couldn't help it; I felt really bad, so I ended up accompanying him in the spare room. As soon as I lay down, he promptly cuddled up on my belly, where he was making whimpering, pained noises :'(

    But boy, does that dog bounce fast! Like Ulam, Aso baby is all better. 

     

    HURRAH! HURRAH!

     

    -Elle Are Emm

     

     

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