It actually worked out well because it gave me time to step back and look at how far we've come and what we have left. We made a spur of the moment camp trip over Veteran's Day weekend, it worked well because our youngest was off school making it a longer trip.
We took our chances and didn't make reservations and drove up the coast to some of our favorite spots. Our first stop in Morro Bay was full but we pushed up to San Simon and we able to get a great spot in the lower campground. The campground is still under Stage 3 drought restrictions so no flush toilets or showers but the lower camp has water and they really keep the johns clean (though I do recommend bringing an extra roll of TP... you may need it).
This trip held a first for Alex and brought back memories with my Dad and family for me. Since the showers were closed and we were doing a long camp an old fashion camp shower was necessary. I found three trees and roped off where to hang the walls. Growing up we used packing blankets which hang very well and add insulation to your shower area but for this time I used our tarps we keep on hand for rain (since we haven't fixed the galley lid yet). I heated water by stove and poured it into our shower bucket and shower bag. Alex was a bit nervous but cowgirled up and earned her next camping badge for camping shower. Each time she masters a skill she earns a badge for her vest, she's earned some fun badges and looks
forward to earning more.
I love camping in our teardrop, you meet some of the nicest people you wouldn't meet sitting in an RV. This time we met a wonderful couple that moved to the states last year from Japan (this was their third trip to SSSP) and their three kids Anne, Ray, and Shu. Oh they were so cute and each morning would call to Alex to wake her up. They went up every tree and down every trail together. Our neighbors behind us came in from Arizona, his son was stationed in Monterey and they made the trip to spend Veteran's Day with their soldier. The state park staff as always was awesome and we ended up with extra wood from them which we paid forward when we left and passed it on to another camper.
As we always do we explored trying to find other great spots to camp which led us deep into the Northern Las Padres National forest. WOW! Some of the greatest views are along some great boondocking sights. There are all types of campgrounds up in the forest but where we went RV's cannot go. When we camp there of course we will share some great photos and info.
So on to our new updates to the trailer! Today I finally put in the back wall! No more hearing the hubby kicking the insulation and now we can add the cedar and shelves. So now our cabin is all closed up! YAY!!!!!! I wanted to get the nose cabinet in but with the shorter days I ran out of daylight. Oh well that will be my next blog. My husband thinks we are into finishing work but I still have a long list of fixes before I can add details like we want. I did add the rain gutters above the doors today. Thank you Little Bear for having these. We installed them with heat and cold resistant silicone and secured them with self tapping screws.
I restored our vintage Coleman camping stove I purchased for the trailer which Crybaby was suppose to build a shelf into the galley for but didn't . I replaced the seals and the fuel pump and it works like a charm now. When we camp with more than just the two of us we are taking the Coleman.
Next week I'll be sharing a new camp location. I plan to build the nose cabinets and install the cooler pull out slider. Thanks for stopping by, until next time.
