We Made it Up the Mountain!

After getting our goods up the mountain and setting up camp, we slept our first night on the homestead. It was very cold, but we managed well.

We got up and started the campfire and fired up our campstove to make some instant oatmeal - YUM! Easy way to feed a family of seven.

We brought a table this year and that makes things more convenient. No more eating our meals on our lap on camp chairs.

We brought over some logs for chairs, making an inviting table.

We are still organizing our camp to make things smooth for the next week.

Our First Visitor

While we were eating lunch, we had our first encounter with a hornet. They fly around like drones, they hover and behave in an almost intelligent way. They can be a little intimidating.

Every time he landed, I got the camera out to capture this guy.

We left him alone and he left us alone. All was well.

Spontaneous Jump Roping

Near our camp, some fellow Sukkoters began a jump rope line. Our girls were very curious, but didn't have much of a chance to jump.

Peppers Arrive

While we were still setting up, a familiar vehicle arrived and we knew the Peppers have arrived. We were happy to visit with @papa-pepper and family again! Best neighbors ever!

It wasn't long before we found a giant millipede and the wild-man picks him up and has him crawling all over.

We don't see creatures like this around where we live, most people in Michigan keep their hair shorter. (We love you pepper!)

My daughter is brave enough to hold the millipede, even though we were told they can blind you from 6 feet away.

All those little legs tickle as they crawl around.

Dinner: Enchiladas!

We brought a few pre-made meals that are heat and serve and this night was ENCHILADAS! They were delicious!

Our other neighbors had made extra rice and donated it to our dinner, it was a perfect addition!

Ending the Day with Marshmallows

This day went by quickly. We finished putting together camp, got ready for the first day of Sukkot which is a Sabbath.

We enjoyed the evening around the campfire practicing cooking marshmallows without catching them on fire.

Ut oh, it caught on fire!

A Fun First Full Day

This was our first complete day on the homestead and it was mostly preparing and acclimating. For us low-altitude people, it took a little while to get use to the slightly thinner air and time change - but we're tough. There is a whole week plus to look forward to, and I'm going to be diligent going through the days!

Thank you for re-living this Sukkot experience with us!

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Benjamin Turner: God fearer. Rooted in Messiah. Husband of @lturner. Father of FIVE wonderful children. The guy behind the camera. Blockchain enthusiast.

Bless the Most High!

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