Campfire Club Day 3

Camping in an RV allows for an easier pace to your vacation.  This morning was a nice easy pace baking cinnamon rolls and brewing coffee which we enjoyed by the lake while doing some early morning fishing. After that the boys played on the playground while we were able to prepare the clothes and picnic stuff for the day ahead.

Morning fishing expedition keeps the kids occupied while the parents can take turns getting ready for the day. 

We left out to enjoy the Pisgah National Forest region and after a pass by Looking Glass Falls we pulled in to Sliding Rock to take our first ever trips down the rock face.  The water was a refreshing 49 degrees which did not slow Nic down but Alex was not too sure about the temps.  However, watching his big brother awoke the competitive spirit and off Alex and I went climbing the rock.  He loved the trip down and was immediately freaked out upon landing in the pool having his breath taken away by the cold water. But we can all now say we have been down Sliding Rock and will be back again later in the summer.

An advantage to RV travel is being able to keep your foods with you and being able to pack and bring picnic lunches is a great savings when feeding a family and also when dealing with some picky eaters. After lunch we decided to explore downtown Hendersonville and found ourselves at Kilwins for some post lunch treats.  Tina has declared the chocolate peanut butter fudge the best and both Nic and Alex think the Superman ice cream was pretty darn good.

 

Wandering back to the campground we happily bypassed restaurant row and the crowds lining up to wait for the opportunity to pay a lot for a mediocre dinner.  We all gathered some sticks and while the boys played on the playground Tina and I built a nice fire and cooked dinner over the open flame while enjoying a cold drink in some camp chairs.  After a brief walk to settle a big dinner it was time to break out the marshmallows. 

All vacations offer the chance to spend time together.  But when you are camping in an RV there is a higher level of interaction and time shared with your family.  You have an easier pace during the days with a lifestyle that lends itself to interaction and exploration and you learn more about your kids.  Their imagination is triggered and they open up to talk about whats on their minds and going on in their worlds.  Interactions like these tend not to happen when you are staying in a hotel and running from restaurant to restaurant.  I know that this trip has been one of the best things my family has done together in years.  We will be sad to return to the world tomorrow but the memories gathered in just three days will be with us forever and make us all closer together. 

RV travel is a lifestyle we hope to share with everyone.  With a little luck and lots of effort the Tom Johnson Campfire Club will grow over the years and friendships and memories will be made together.  Hopefully soon we will be hosting marshmallow roasts for lots of our customers at campgrounds all around the Carolina's!