Showing posts with label camping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label camping. Show all posts

Monday, July 1, 2013

Kelley's Island

I can't believe that it's already July, and that it's been over a month since my last update. In the time between then and now life has gone from bad, to good, to great- and it's just kept going. Every day has felt like a gift, and the people that I've been able to share those days with have made me feel more loved and excited about life than I've ever felt before.

I'll take some time in the next week to recap some of the things that have been going on since I last posted, but for now I wanted to share some of the images from our first camping trip of the year. Initially we were supposed to go during the first week of June, but an unexpected surgery left us pushing the dates to the end of the month instead. What started out as a 12 person expedition shifted to a couple's retreat with two of our very best (and very engaged) friends, who also happen to be my favorite adventure partners on the planet.


We had decided to go out to Kelley's Island and camp for the weekend. We hopped onto a privately owned boat and charted across Lake Eerie at nine in the morning with one too many bags in tow. Once we got there we spent nearly every second exploring, sight-seeing, and going on mini double dates. I'll leave you with my favorite images of the island, all of which seem to scream summer. Enjoy! 



Skipping rocks has become one of Dan and I's favorite things to do together. Being able to skip perfect rocks with our best friends was just the best thing ever.





We had such a blast throughout our entire stay. Between the delicious food, our courteous camp neighbors, the extreme bonding and cathartic company, and the glorious scenery, it definitely made itself into one of my favorite trips ever. I can't wait to go back. 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Summer Longing.

(Images courtesy of Shelter Co.)

A Cup Of Jo posted a lovely image set of Shelter Co.'s pop-up lodging service in California, and it made me miss summer terribly. I'd love to be able to snuggle up inside one of these English style tents on a warm night, with friends, laughter, and lots of books all around me. I know that winter brings its pluses too, but can it just be spring already?





Each set-up includes a stocked library, a bed with down comforters and pillows, a beauty station, a lounging area, and about 50 other amazing amenities. I guess it's time to move to California, eh?