For the Love of the Axe

B has developed a new love for the axe.  Yep, that’s right the sharp thing that cuts down trees.  I’m not 100% sure where this new fascination came from but . . .

buying the axe led to

buying knives led to

building fires with the axe and knives led to

we have to go somewhere (i.e. the woods) to build fires led to

“Let’s Go Camping!” 

Because I love the outdoors (not axes and knives) and because we had to replace our septic tank (talk about expensive) I joined in his excitement. So we bypassed the traditional fly south spring break and went on a true camping adventure.  And let me make one thing clear, this was not Glamping.  This was backpacking, sleep on the ground, cook your meals over a fire, roughing it.  There was great preparation involved but in the end there’s nothing like it!

Trip 1:  Scouting trip to Shawnee National Forest

Trip 2:  Shawnee National Forest Lusk Creek Wilderness

Trip 3:  Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop

He’s getting pretty good at this.  He can even start the fire in the dark.

As you probably can tell we opted for the larger tent on this trip.

The view we woke up to, Kentucky Lake

Boiling water for coffee!

There is absolutely nothing like a fresh cup of coffee made over a campfire!

We love our camping utensils!