Although I have been to Limekiln Lake State Campground many times over the past 13 years of camping, there are many "first's" from time to time. This year for the first time we had the opportunity to go camping with the Marano family. Interestingly enough both families own crew cab trucks and we still had a difficult time packing everything in the back. But with some rearranging we were able to bring everything that we needed and a little more than we needed. It was still very nice to have truck because of the ease of packing the stuff in the bed and placing the kayaks on the top rack.
Campsite set up
Michael Jr. first time on kayak
Mother's hanging out
Adrian pretending he is a dino
Duke enjoying the swim
Alexis first hand stand in the water
Owning the beach
Camp food is always best
Spent some quality time chewing
Alexis getting ready for a nap
Settling in for a midday nap
Duke loved by many
Mike's first time fishing from a kayak
Michael Jr. learned to cast for the first time
Like a pro
Camp chef stove is best for a quick meal prep or back up during bad weather
Enjoying the Merry-Go-Round
Some swinging time with Adrian
Little play boat time at the Inlet Pier
Inlet Pier view
Water gun fun!
Best cell service across the lake in a little cove
Mike and I had the pleasure of cooking all the breakfast & dinner meals (great to give the wives a little break)
Marano special-venison tenderloin and flank steak cooked to perfection
The few pieces were licked up really fast!
Chilling after ice cream in Inlet
Girls chilling and Duke had to do some cuddling
Some kayaking on cloudy day
Boys watching a loon
The kayak pulling challenge
Duke napping with Adrian
Nap Rebel
The joys of a power nap!
Enjoyed a lobster pizza at Slickers in Old Forge
Inlet pier sunset couldn't be more perfect
Michael Jr. asked to fish about 100 times a day until it finally paid off!
Best campfire dessert: fire roasted pineapple with cinnamon, brown sugar, and a splash of rum
Another Marano special cooked to perfection--pork chops!
Duke had his own bed just in case he missed it
Morning sleepy head!
First time ever, enjoying the baked goods at Mary's bakery in Inlet, NY. I don't know how we missed this Inlet gem all of these years! My favorites were the custard filled eclairs, jelly donuts, cream cheese pastry, maple walnut pastry, and raspberry filled cookies. We happened to be there 2 time when the line was very reasonable. Other times the line was going down the street.
We also decided to try the cinnamon and regular donuts at the donut shop! I do have to admit the Mary's bakery donuts were superior.
A few days into the trip, the ice cream truck finally came and everyone flooded to it. It was a refreshing treat on a hot and humid day.
Adrian with his Minion ice cream
While boating earlier in the day, Mike caught a 16-17 inch bass and Michael Jr. and Adrian insisted on eating him. So the fish was eaten later after dinner.
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