Lake, rock, sun, rain…. much to my incredible surprise, we actually managed to camp on an island in Lake Champlain this summer. For years, we’ve gone every summer — the girls and I — sleeping in a lean-to and inevitably forgetting something.
This year, we wore masks on the ferry ride there. But for these 48 hours, for this bit, we lay on the rocks, swam in the cold water, ate by the fire, and kids were just kids again.
On our walk around the island, I stopped and talked with a woman sunbathing on the rocky beach. For five minutes, we gushed and talked — and then said goodbye, good luck, and I followed the girls who had already disappeared out of sight.
Was this Burton Island? We’ve had a few wonderful camping trips there, and one that was rain, rain, rain, but sill lots of fun.
Yes! One of our most favorite places. Rocky beaches, lots of herons, and no cars.
We love the no-cars! We did have one ferry ride that was pretty bumpy, but it’s the time when we realize we are exhaling.
The no-car world definitely is a plus…..