2014-2015 were very dry years for California, so when it started raining a lot this winter, I've tried to ensure I never complain about it. Going on a "rain or shine" campout was a great way to test that mettle.
Turns out, getting rained on throughout a whole campout is no big deal when everyone comes expecting to get rained on.
Turns out rain water pooling in refried beans (for tacos) doesn't affect the flavor much, it mostly just runs off. Good to know.
Out of everyone/everything present, the dutch oven briquettes probably complained about the rain the most. We had to constantly add fuel to them to get the hot enough to cook with.
Checking the dutch oven.
With cold, constant rain falling, splitting firewood was a favorite activity for everyone.
We arrived in the dark so didn't bother setting up tents immediately - we figured it wouldn't make a difference.
Wet dinner.
Aftermath, still splitting firewood.
Cute deacons.
Memorial Park is a beautiful place. I'm eager to take my family some time. I'd prefer to come when it's dry though.
60 seconds = Banana slug club.
Exploring the innards of a redwood.
Great kids. No complaints.
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