A few pics from our labor day weekend. We arrived on Thursday afternoon to beat the crowd, and beat the crowd we did. It was totally empty until Friday evening, so Cherokee had the run of the place. It was his first time camping and we felt like such good dog parents letting him be the wild animal that he is. Chasing squirrels, splashing through the water, bounding up hills and across fallen logs, running, running, running everywhere and getting absolutely filthy. I think it’s important to have “no rules” time and let dogs (and kids and grownups too) escape the barriers of the built world and just be free. I’ve never seen Che so happy.
It was hot in the daytime, and freezing at night. We slept next to a “very cliche” babbling brook and without a rain fly under the glowing Full Moon. I’m not sure if there are actual effects of “moonbathing,” but it seems like there should be, and I’ve been feeling an insane surge of creative energy and general motivation since the trip. Getting away and being relaxed in nature is exactly what I needed to feel renewed.
sunflowers outside of Bakersfield
our sleeping spot by the stream
cedars, sequoias and the sun
vegan camping food: sweet potatoes, black beans, cilantro, onion, garlic (even better with spinach and lime juice too!)
morning fire / making coffee
Che’s uniform for the weekend… surprisingly, he really likes bandanas!
and… how Nala camps: (on a chair, in a pillow, under a towel, next to the fire)
We’re already planning another trip next month and when we go, I’ll be sure to include our camping supply checklist and vegetarian, protien-rich meal suggestions.
This morning I am so excited to share my thoughts on clean living over at the Tata Harper blog. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, they are an incredible non-toxic skincare company based out of a gorgeous farm in my homestate, Vermont. I am so so honored to be featured on their site. Thank you Clare!
