June 20th-Headed to Camp Sweyolakan

What an adventure we began today!  You and Arya didn't know a thing about it.  I just told you to get packed up for a weekend away and that there would be no electricity.  You also knew we would need sleeping bags and that there would be no tent coming with us so I'm sure you were very confused.  Of course, when we got to the dock in Coeur D'Alene and other families started arriving you were even MORE curious so upon talking to a few counselors, the secret was spilled! 





The boat ride to the "island" took about an hour and we lucked out with GREAT weather after a week of rain.  Thank goodness.

To begin we got settled into our "trees" unit. We were up in actual tree houses and had to climb a ladder to get into our sleeping area. It was very cool.  You were worried about not having electricity and being out with the bugs but we made do and you did great!

 

First, we met up for a tour of the area where we visited other units and went to the "Enchanted Forest."  There we each got a fairy of our very own and were able to see fairy houses that had been made by previous campers and fairies too.  It was a very special moment and everything I remember it being when I was a counselor there and we would go through the same ritual with our campers 20 years ago or so. 


Then we had a bonfire with the other families that shared our unit, even though we were in our own tree house space.  We then had smores and sang camp songs.  I was emotional at times thinking back to the summer I spent there and also trying to remember the words to songs I hadn't sang for so many years.  We even sang, "Barges" the song I often sing to you and Arya at bedtime.  It was wonderful!!!!  It was a beautiful way to end the day.  Sleeping wasn't as comfortable as it is at home,of course, but that is to be expected. You, Finn, were worried about not having your fan and all the little things you think you need to be comfortable, but you did great.  My hope is that you will want to come back as a camper yourself next summer.  Maybe with Alex? 
Tomorrow is sure to be packed with more fun.  I will write more about that later.  I sure loved sharing this special day with you both.  I love you!