Camping at Piru Lake

When was the last time you went on a camping trip? For us it had been four years, when we went up to the mountains above the Kern river and the Redwoods. We always have a great time....except for the whole sleeping on the ground part. So when our neighbors asked us on Friday to take a spur of the moment trip to Lake Piru we of course said yes! We had our lists, threw all our camping gear into my Sunfire and was on our way.

We had a couple of brush fires in the area which made the setting sun look like a giant ball of fire. After an error on my part with regards to putting enough gas in my vehicle, making us have to take a trip back down the hill, we got to the campsite and set up our tent. That night we had a fox, two raccoons and a gopher in our site and pup was going mental trying to go "play" with them.

Our neighbors brought their cat, and I was hilarious to watch him on his leash with the dog harness. He really loved climbing up the trees and eating the sticks. Our pup decided that every little noise was cause for alarm and kept us up a majority of the night. So we awoke at 6am Saturday and started the day with a little breakfast. 

Around 11 we packed a picnic and went to the mud puddle lake and sat at the shore people watching. There was a pair of ducks that had Shelby very interested. Our neighbor fished a little, but only got one bite and it got away. They had a swim area set up, but the lake (being really low to a lack of rain) didnt look inviting for swimming so we packed up and went back to camp. 

We had some great conversations for the afternoon, played some cards and grilled up some burgers. We had a good size fire going that was so nice and warm to sit by as it got a little chilly once the sun went down. We roasted up some s'mores because that's just a given when you camp. Then we hit the hay at around 10. 

Sunday we awoke to overcast skies and drizzle at 6 when our pup again decided that it was growling and whining time. Since the ground was so unbelievably hard we just decided to pack up camp, get some donuts and head home to a shower and our nice mattress. We slept most of the late morning and early afternoon, but I am still feeling groggy and sleepy today! Obviously I can't do the no sleep thing anymore! Hope you guys had a great Cinco de Mayo!!!