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10.20.2012

Vanping (Camping in Style)

Friday night post-work we decided it would be fun to go camping at the Delaware Water Gap (border of NJ and PA - our go-to campground). The campground is about an hour away and always a nice getaway. This particular Friday night it was raining. Rain would generally hamper NORMAL camping trips but us - we don't camp, we van-camp. Or 'vanp'. . . Vanping is the most recent manifestation of the action. Vanping is SO much better than traditional tent camping because you stay dry, don't have to set up (and take down) a wet or dirty tent, and you don't have to sleep on rocks. Basically, you get to sleep in the outdoors without all the fuss of bear or dirt. It's a win-win.

This little weekend jaunt was classed up with olives, wine, cheeses, prosciutto, and delicious bread. The best camping meal, right? In the morning we woke up to birds, sunlight, and beautiful leaves - this was followed by a 4.5 mile run through the campground (along the river I might add) pastries and freshly brewed (french press) coffee. Despite the fact that we forgot our camping stove and had to use a blow torch to heat up the water for the coffee, it was an absolutely idyllic morning. I highly suggest Vanping if you have a van to do it in :-)


View from the campsite



Delaware river while running by



Breakfast of champions (these are all unedited).






Brewing

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2 comments:

Stephanie said...

Sounds like the perfect way to camp to me! I wish we had a van so we could do it, too. I'd probably be much more likely to go on camping trips if I didn't have to hike with a tent and sleeping bag on my back!

Lovely blog, btw! I'm going to explore a little more. :)

Camille said...


Thank you :-) Yes, the van makes it much more fun - and easier! Enjoy!