One thing that never gets old on a camping trip is kids playing. This year we sat around and did a lot of watching the kids play. Someone once said, "It's only for a season that they will be this young." Next year and the years that follow, their interests will change and different things will be enjoyed in a new season of our life. When you realize that, it takes camping to a whole new level. I have to say it was a joy for the adults to relax and simply watch the kids play in dirt at the campsite, in the sand at the beach, and learn things they may have never done before.
Andrey and Oleg did a little kayaking and fishing. The lake has rock bass, catfish, pickerel, and other fish. Unfortunately, some of the lakes in the ADK have been affected by acid rain.
Adrian learned a new thing, throwing stones. He simply learned the skill from the older ones.
We all helped prepare the meals. My favorite parts of the day were breakfast and then hanging out after dinner around the campfire.
Andrey T. and Oleg created a makeshift swing. It was a great idea and turned out to be a great success. Adrian loved it so much that it was his preferred spot while eating his meals. All the kids enjoyed their fair share of the swing.
Alexis didn't realize that her hands were dirty and when she touched her face, this was the result. A little more dirt and she would have looked like an Native American with war paint.
Oleg cooking some kabobs on a homemade fire pit. Unfortunately the wood was too damp and it was difficult to get a nice charcoal fire, so this cooking process was abandoned and we resorted to the well burning fire managed by the Andrey's. Nevertheless we had a good kabob turnout.
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