Aside from being economical, camping was a good way for all of us to learn to cooperate with each other and to get closer to nature. Back then, the internet and cellphones did not exist--so there were fewer distractions to miss. :^) We spent our days touring the nearby sights and swimming. At night, we sat around the campfire, toasted marshmallows, and sang songs (we brought the guitar).
Our expeditions were made more memorable because as the girls grew, our vacation journals became more elaborate. They drew pictures and I typed in explanations to go with the drawings.
As nice as it is to stay in a fancy hotel, camping is an experience children never forget. For parents who want to foster great creativity and imaginations in their children, I suggest you take them camping instead of going to Disneyworld.
4 comments:
I always enjoyed camping WITHOUT the family. I remember the tent in the backyard and that canvas smell you don't get any more.
That canvas smell was strong. Once, when one of our daughters needed an antibiotic, she described the taste by saying it was like a moldy orange in an old tent. Yuck!
Those are both really good drawings, Penelope! I see an artistic pattern here :) I love camping with my family...but only if we don't have to be anywhere the next day. Camping always makes me feel grungy!
Jenny,
Yes, being closer to nature also means living with dirt. :^)
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