Part two of our camping adventure began on Monday, October 1st. We enjoyed our last morning at Palo Duro Canyon and then packed up and headed out to Chama, New Mexico. Google maps says that Chama is a 6 1/2 hour drive from Palo Duro Canyon State Park. We left early since we figured that we would take a bit longer than that. It is a good thing we did since it took us 10 1/2 hours to get there! We knew we would be stopping for the kids and lunch, etc., but we did not realize just how much slower we would be moving since we were pulling a trailer in windy weather and gaining a LOT of elevation. Oh well - lesson learned for next time. :)We pulled in to the lovely Sky Mountain Resort RV Park right at dinner time.
Our good friends, the Knights, were already there and had a delicious dinner waiting for us. We managed to get our camp all set up in the quickly falling darkness and then enjoyed the fruits of our friends' labor. I'll tell ya, if you ever get a chance to camp with the Knights - go for it - they know how to cook while camping! Yummy! The kids got some energy out exploring the new campsite before dinner. Then, even though they had been sitting all day in the car they still fell asleep quickly that night - thank goodness.
Our good friends, the Knights, were already there and had a delicious dinner waiting for us. We managed to get our camp all set up in the quickly falling darkness and then enjoyed the fruits of our friends' labor. I'll tell ya, if you ever get a chance to camp with the Knights - go for it - they know how to cook while camping! Yummy! The kids got some energy out exploring the new campsite before dinner. Then, even though they had been sitting all day in the car they still fell asleep quickly that night - thank goodness.Tuesday morning we had a scrumptious breakfast prepared once again by the Knights and then headed out for our adventure of the day. (Before you think that we were are totally living the good life and are
having our friends cook for us, let me explain. When we camp with the Knights we take turns cooking dinner and breakfast. One family takes care of dinner and the following breakfast and then has the next dinner and breakfast off. It really works out great. I must say, that at this point in time we are coming out ahead on this deal since we have four kids with large appetites despite their small stature. I have a feeling, though, that in the near future th
e Knights with their growing family will catch up with us in the eating department.) On our way to the adventure for the day we got to see a genuine steam-engine train rolling along the tracks. We stopped to watch it and get a few pictures of it as it passed by. I know that it was quite the speedy mode of transportation back in its day, but I am glad of all the advancements we have made since then!
having our friends cook for us, let me explain. When we camp with the Knights we take turns cooking dinner and breakfast. One family takes care of dinner and the following breakfast and then has the next dinner and breakfast off. It really works out great. I must say, that at this point in time we are coming out ahead on this deal since we have four kids with large appetites despite their small stature. I have a feeling, though, that in the near future th
e Knights with their growing family will catch up with us in the eating department.) On our way to the adventure for the day we got to see a genuine steam-engine train rolling along the tracks. We stopped to watch it and get a few pictures of it as it passed by. I know that it was quite the speedy mode of transportation back in its day, but I am glad of all the advancements we have made since then! 
On to our adventure...we went on a little hike up into the mountains that ended at a waterfall. It was a great place for lunch and the hike itself was just right for all the little ones. After dining at the water's edge, we hiked back out and went in search of a good fishing place. We found one just down the road. At this point Reese got to open her birthday present from mom and dad a little early. Amazing coincidence - she got a Disney princess fishing
pole! She was very excited to be able to join her siblings in the relaxing pastime of fishing. Of course, if you know Reese, you can guess that this relaxing pastime held her interest for about 10 minutes. Then it was time to get moving again. She did have fun, though, so we suspect that as she gets older there might be another little fisherwoman in our family. 
The other three (and Owen Knight) had their poles and enjoyed the quiet time of fishing. On a sidenote, little Clay Knight provided the afternoon's entertainment when he decided that the lake water was just too enticing to stay away from. He got a little too close to the edge and...oops...in he went. His dad was right there and promptly pulled him out, but Clay did have to get a fresh set of clothes. The water
was a little slimy. :)After our fishing excursion, it was time to head back to camp. After all, it was our turn to cook!
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I truly appreciate you not mentioning that because I am pregnant, I am probably out-eating your kids already! Love the pictures! We had so much fun!
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