Vacation Review

I did actually keep a paper blog of sorts while we were gone, which consisted mainly of notes as opposed to actual entries but, it was a good idea I thought to help remember the finer details.

Perhaps the most noteworthy "finer detail?" The skunk that lived under our cabin. Yes that's right, a skunk. We discovered this when on Monday night we were out enjoying the campfire and, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a black and white fluffy thing moving along the border of the cabin. I said, "Oh my God Ryun, that's a skunk!" and then, "Quick, run to the car!" Emily, in typical Emily fashion made us laugh about it a few days later when she quipped, "Running away from the campfire and jumping in to the car to get a way from a skunk...what a classic camping moment." Our furry friend made a few more appearances during the week but thankfully appearances were all he made.

In other Emily-related humor (and this is more than likely TMI but a must share moment nonetheless), one night while the girls and I were inside, Ryun who was out tending to the fire let out this obnoxiously loud burp. Emily immediately comes up with this observant and oh so Emily comment:"Ah, the sounds of nature...the birds chirping in the trees, squirrels running through the grassy fields of New Hampshire and Daddy burping."

We were very lucky weather-wise (well, except for the end of the day downpour toward the tail end of our visit to Storyland, but we can skip that part). The days were coolish and the nights were cooler, which made for comfortable sleeping. The cabin was something out of the 70's but was perfect for what we were looking for. Not having to set up a tent and live out of suitcases for the week was fantastic. Having our own bathroom? Words can not possibly describe how great this was. The pool was awesome and so good for Julia, who was able to walk in for a good 50 ft before the water was even neck high. The scenery in that area of NH...well, it takes my breath away every time I visit.

Katherine, who tends to be a little more anxious about such things as roller coasters, climbing, and heights really impressed us with her wanting to (and in most cases succeeding) try things that she other times may not have (for example taking the tramway to the top of Cannon and going on the log ride at Santa's Village). Emily impressed us with her lack of fear (and scared us a little as well). Julia impressed us most with her physical endurance when doing things like hiking to the Glen Ellis Falls or through the trails on top of Cannon Mountain.

All in all, it was a great week, and one we are looking to repeat for future vacations!