Setting up camp

Setting up camp was not as difficult as I imagined. We arrived before anyone else so we got to pick the best spot for our tent. Although there was plenty of room in the tent, Thank You Jon and Holly for giving over your RV to me and Ottavio. We had the best bed in the camp!!

Renzo, of course, putting up the tent. He loves to "figure things out and put them together"!

Flying the kite on the end of a fishing pole. We for got the string for the kite, but the fishing pole worked pretty good.

Shooting the B.B. guns was something that I had to choke down. A big Casto favorite since Matt and his brothers were small, and quickly passed down to their sons, and daughters!

All firing at the targets.

Animals at the camp

While camping and hiking we had a few visitors, some we cought on film and others we only heard, like the wolf.

This guy was surprisingly long and the boys all wanted to touch him. I think we scared him more than he scared us.

Hot spring

Matt and Lorenzo went fishing for a couple of days. Once at 5 am and once at 11 am, oddly enough they cought the fish at 11 am. While they fished the river, the rest of us hiked up the mountian to a hot spring and went for a dip. The hike was beautiful, and the hot springs so fun.

Rainbow Trout #1.

Max and Sandro making their way up the trail. LOVE the big blue sky!

When we arrived at the hot spring we were excited to find a waterfall, and someone had the fun idea to get behind it and stick our heads through. We all took our turn. The water had a pretty strong pressure and was VERY cold so screaming was a must as you poked through the falls.

Relaxing in the spring.

Camping

4 Wheeling was a Big part of our camping trip. Not only is it fun and fast and dirty but everyone can do it, even the little guys. The kids actully did great, they were all safe and considerate, being able to go off on a ride with out an adult was an extreme thrill, and brought on a big sense of independance.

Dante in his Glory!

About half the group back from a long ride and looking great I might add>!

Bathing was far and few between, usually done when we hit the river or lake. Ottavio was a lucky one as he could sit and have a nice warm tubby. He fit just perfectly in our dish ware.

Hiking

Whittiling was the most favorite passtime of all the boys. The mothers were not so keen on it, but hey how can we win when we are so far out numbered by Casto boys/men!?!

On one of the lasst days, most of the crew had headed home already, our family and Holly's family went for a hike, it was a beautiful day and there was lots to see.

One of the best sights was a beaver dam. we could barely peel the boys away from exploring here, they were fasinated and were really in their element, mud, sticks, and water. What more could a boy ask for. Well other than a Swiss army knife.>

Enjoying our first taste of watermelon after a long hike. Yummy!