BSA Camping on San Shan Island

This year, Reid and I returned to San Shan Island for the BSA camping trip.  I must say the accommodations weren't that much worse than the last time he and I were here, less bugs in the bed.  We spent the time hiking, cooking and of course eating.  There were a few scout learning activities as well like learning about rocks, etc.

In order to test Rowan's ability to "man up" in preparation for our upcoming Shaolin Kungfu Man Trip in July, he also came with us even though technically he was not old enough.  I must say that he blew everyone away with how well he was able to hang with the group.  Hmm, I must remember that for later.

On the ferry to the island we saw a typical dredging boat.  Note the house and backhoe, what else is needed?

All of our junk.  Ro carried his own pack in.

OK so the troop cheated a bit and found a golf cart for most of the supplies.  The McLain men still carried our packs in to prove our manhood.

Approaching the campgrounds.

On a hike, I took a shot from above.  This year we had a pretty good turnout.  Weather was just perfect.

"Speeling" is an actual word, it means "climb, ascend, mount".

Enjoying the fruit of a long hike - ice cream!

Back to camp where we spent a few moments spitting sunflower seeds into the fire.

Actually not too bad, better than cucumber and prawn, but that's just me.

OK, this still bothers me.  GET OUT OF OUR GRILL!!!

This one wasn't so bad, they were going about their own business at least.

On the speed boat back, chillin'.  Afternoon was spent napping in the car and then again on dad on the couch.