Mom and Mack enjoying the warmth of the fire!
This past weekend we went up to Payson and went Camping. My 96 year old Grandma had decided she wanted to experience camping... so we packed up the horses, our friends and Nanny and went camping. The campsite was Called Houston Mesa; http://www.2az.us/camp-houston.html . It is a very nicely laid out camping area. 2 stalls at each site for the horses that were actually big enough to fit 2 horses in each stall. They supplied water between sites and the firepits. It was very fun BUT the riding inthe beginning of the trail is very rocky and rough. It evens out if you stick to it and turns quite beautiful as you go but there is truly only one major trail out of the camp. Lots of ups and downs..
We had rain on Saturday which actually was quite relaxing and nice. We had a great time. After riding out on Saturday morning, we made it back just in time to unsaddle before the rains came in. A quick lunch and a nap in the tent while the rain pitter pattered away made for a perfect time.
Joe and Diane came with us and we got lucky enought to have Alonso that weekend too.
LOTS OF WILDLIFE!!!!
We hauled up 3 horses, but with 4 riders Alonso had to ride in the backseat at times! It was still fun!
Diane and Joe getting ready for the first ride. After a YUMMY fireside breakfast.
Mom rode Mark the first ride. Mack wasn't feeling well (we think he was faking it!)
Getting Ready!!!!
Mom and Alonso hanging with the horses
Memo and I at the rocks!
He looks mean and nasty but he's really a softie!
Some of the trails were pretty steep and rough
This is the big open area by the group sites.. kind of fun to cruise on
Mom finally got to ride Mack!!
Nanny sitting bythe fire "reading"
Nanny kept the campfires burning while we were out riding
2 comments:
It was way fun! Wish I was still there. Beth I emailed you the picture of the elk to add.
i wouldn't love to come camping with you guys it looks like a lot of fun plus the weather here isn't so nice!
:] :>
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