Everything For The Outdoors!

I grew up in a big city, so camping always seemed like a foreign adventure to me.  My idea of camping was going to a motel and opening up the window!  But after I graduated college, my boyfriend, was the outdoorsy type, invited me for a weekend of camping in the Catskill Mountains of New York.  Of course, I said “yes,” but I was a bit apprehensive.

I packed a small bag and just as we were leaving, my brother tossed a pair of binoculars at me and said, “These may come in handy.”  I took them, but I had no idea why I would need binoculars.  The only thing I knew they were good for was when I had balcony seats at a concert.

Well, was I wrong!  About both the camping and the binoculars!  The trip was great!  We had a wonderful time at our campsite, which was by the side of a peaceful stream.  We cooked our meals over a little camp stove.  But most amazing, was watching the deer that shared our outdoor campsite.  The binoculars brought those graceful creatures so close, you could almost touch them.  I now have a new appreciation for camping and for binoculars!  In fact, as soon as I got home, I bought a pair of my own – for my next camping trip!