Our first Camp-out

Due to our adventurous summers since we have been married Brad and I have missed the simple joys of camp-outs. So while in Istanbul's incessant humidity we planned a fall camping trip to Lake Powell. We wanted it to be somewhat warm and I had never been to Lake Powell (and yes I have lived in Utah my whole life). So we packed up our brand new tent from our wedding and sparse camping gear and set out for an adventure. We stayed with Kendra & Russ in Price and took a tour down memory lane as we toured CEU (my alma mater) including my old dorm "Sessions" which has still not been updated!!! We surprised cousin Ben with our impromptu visit. We then headed out to Lake Powell stopping for some hiking around Goblin Valley and Little Wild Horse Canyon (slot canyons are so fun!). Lake Powell was a lovely 75 degrees and breathtaking-from a first timers viewpoint. Brad impressed me with his ability to make a fire and put up a tent- probably not extremely difficult but I have lost all previous skills from girls camps. Without a boat we were somewhat limited in our activities but I enjoyed soaking up the sun and Brad found enjoyment in first chucking rocks as far as he could and then breaking huge rocks- seriously neanderthal behavior?????? We then took the scenic route home through Escalante and lots of national parks & forests. Unfortunately a quarter of the way through this scenic drive I found myself with food sickness-not fun!!! But we stopped in a little town called Torrey and Brad nursed me back to health. It was a trip to remember.