Camping usually suits me because I like to be outdoors. This wasn’t going to happen on our recent trip to Oregon. Puddles got larger and larger, though they were interesting as puddles go. The rain washed copious amounts of pollen from the evergreen trees around us and it ringed the puddles in varied patterns.
Branches sagged with rainwater. And I suppose I’d rather the pollen was stuck in puddles than airborn. Did I mention the hungry mosquitoes?
This was the campsite next to ours. We have a tiny trailer so we had some protection from the elements. But enough was enough. We called it quits after a couple of days and left early to visit friends in Vancouver, Washington. They have a nice house. Warm and dry, with hot showers. Wine in the afternoon and convivial meals. Civilization has its merits.
Feeling gratitude today for the generations that have served in our armed forces. Thank you, one and all!
That sounds just awful. Especially the mosquitos. Glad you had some friends nearby where you could once again enjoy the amenities that make living worthwhile!
It’s the mosquitos that would drive me nuts.
Rain can be a bummer especially when camping. Sounds like you had a great backup plan.
“…a nice house. Warm and dry, with hot showers.”
And that’s pretty much why don’t do the camping thing. 🙂
Sounds like a typical PNW camping trip – we sure have had the rain this spring haven’t we? Enough already – I’m waiting for the sunshine.