Let’s rewind two blogs back about how I promised a recap on our camping escapade. I finally have the photos uploaded and ready to show. But heed warning: if you are not interested in seeing trees, trees, and more trees, I advise to skip this blog. But if you adore trees (as I do...heehee) and you don't mind seeing a thousand of them, then press play and here it goes:
A few weekends ago we packed our bags and headed out Friday evening pretty much spontaneously (those are the best kind of trips, aren’t they). Up in the mountains by Big Bear Lake, the air was brisk and refreshing with gorgeous clear blue skies …
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| Tree Canopy |
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| Tree Scenery |
…and evergreen pine trees.
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| Our neighbor's tent amongst the trees |
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| My Ansel Adams inspired tree photo... |
There were beautiful lake and mountain views during the day and a star studded sky at night...
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| Big Bear Lake beyond the trees |
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| Big Bear Lake past the trees |
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| More Trees across the Lake |
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| Trees and bushes along Big Bear Lake |
I was surprised to see plenty of other campers around, apparently trying to escape the heat wave as well. We didn’t have a tent or sleeping bags, so instead we slept in the back of our truck and made use of the heaters (and DVD player) when the temperatures dropped to the 30s at night.
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| Our bed between two trees |
...best of all there were actual bathrooms complete with toilet bowl and showers. We lit campfires, roasted marshmallows, explored the hiking trails…
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| A fence made out of trees. |
Here’s a tip, if you cannot get your hands on a map of the hiking trails, make sure to take a picture of one before you head out on your own.
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| A hiking map through the trees |
This photo helped us out when we encountered a displacement error (as in almost got lost). But come on, these darn trees all look the same!
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| More trees by the Lake |
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| The tunnel to more trees... |
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| These pine cones fell off the trees |
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| That's D and...you guessed it, a tree! |
Big Bear Village had adorable sweet shops, boutiques, and cafes along it’s main street with the option to walk or take a horse and buggy.
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| Horse and buggy waiting to escort passangers along the tree lined blvd. |
When we left Sunday evening we were able to catch the sun setting as we made our long trek down the mountain range.
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| Tree and lake view reflecting the sky |
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| Tree and lake view reflecting the sky |
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| Trees and mountain view as we make our way home |
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| Trees at Twilight |
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| Trees as the sunsets |
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| Trees at Sunset |
Back in LA…no more pine trees, only palm trees. At least we are a little more calmer, our minds (and lungs) clearer, and looking forward to going back again. Thanks for looking at my first photo reel of trees the gorgeous Big Bear Lake...enjoy your day :)
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