final batch...finally!

We let the kids make and maintain their own fire. They had to gather their own tinder, kindling and fire wood. They kept it going for most of the day until it was time for bed. The parents let it burn down as a companion to our campfire.




The kids were kids and explored and gathered stuff.




The guys did what guys do.




Some of the critters we saw were chicken. And the kids found a clutch of eggs. We left both the chicken and the eggs alone and ate what we brought.




The kids find all kinds of stuff to play with and to learn from, like this caterpillar.




My daughter gave this to my wife.




There were trees that would have been great to climb (if it wasn't in a botanical garden).




And some not so good to climb.




And trees that were just downright stinky.




And once again, a tiny little grasshopper hung out on my tent pole to wish us good bye.




Thanks for looking. We are going to try to make it out again for Spring Break.