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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Lazy photos (i.e. Instagrams)

My favorite way to spend the weekend as of late is baking in the apartment. Also Sunday mornings reading the Times and drinking fresh coffee with Zack.

Yesterday included pumpkin spice cookies, the french press (regular for me and decaf for him) and the travel section. What better way to spend a morning?