Camping in Keyesville

We are back from our first dirt bike camping trip in one year! We joined our friends the Nardones and Potrykuses in their favorite spot, Keyesville. It is so beautiful this time of year. The drive alongside the Kern River is spectacular to say the least, and there are many sets of rapids that are breathtaking. Once up in the camping spot, we were nestled among hills and trees with a gorgeous view of the valley below.

We got a rough start, as when we left to head up Thursday night, Dave realized the trailer brakes were not working. Not a good thing when you are climbing steep mountainous roads. We headed back home, and Dave spent 5 hours trying to locate the source of the problem. With wiring, it is so hard to know where the problem is, and it could be a million different little things. Little by little, Dave eliminated sources, and he was finally able to track the problem to the corroded cables coming off the battery. He cleaned them off, and we instantly had full power to the brakes. So thankful for Dave's ability, otherwise the whole trip would have been cancelled. In God's providence, we left the next morning instead, and we made it there before 10am! Praising God that He allowed us to discover the problem before we left and not on the road.




There's my handsome husband all geared up and ready to ride!

Vance picked up some good speed this trip! He really is improving in his riding skills!
Luke and his buddy Matthew, who we call "Super M." These kids can really rock the dirt bikes.

By the way, remember the snake Dave caught? Well, we brought it, marinated it in barbecue sauce, and Gene grilled it to perfection on his barbecue, alongside his sausages.

Everyone took a taste just for fun, and we were all surprised at how delicious

it was. It really tasted like pork ribs! The kids DEVOURED it and were asking for more. Too funny. It was a great experience!

We enjoyed a fire each night, the kids roasted smores and we just enjoyed each other's company! The kids had a great time riding, hiking to the top of the nearby mountain, playing games, eating snacks, and generally just being kids! It was so good to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of God's creation.