Highlands Hammock campout pics, April 24-26

[CAJUN LADY]

Just a few pics taken from my camping trip to Highlands Hammock. The hawk was sitting in the tree next to my camper. He kept eyeing the chicken I was cutting up. We went on a long backwoods bike ride and came across the gator in a very shallow creek. I volunteered Kelli to go save the poor turtle. She didn't like my idea.

Our campsite, #45

Campsite

The wooden bridge test...passed!

Young hawk looking for a quick meal.

Gator stalking his lunch.

Gator found his unfortunate lunch. (Mr. Turtle)

First time camping for my friend Kelli.

New Little Guy camped for one night near us.

My new buddy, Jake. He'd been picking "coffee beans" for the squirrels.

[hiker chick]

Great pics -- looks like a blast!

Just back from walking along the C&O Canal.

Lots of turtles. Thankfully no 'gators!!

[iplay10us2]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

I really like the one of the gator eating the turtle, even though I am sorry for the turtle.

[S. Heisley]

Great Pictures! Very Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[CAJUN LADY]

Thank you, it was a fun camping trip. Kelli was a trooper. This was her first time camping and she loved it. She was amazed at the amount of people who come up to the Teardrop for a tour. She told her boyfriend that she has a new project for him. I see a new Teardrop in her future.

[Miriam C.]

Good recruiting Becca! Beautiful pictures too.

[CAJUN LADY]

Almost forgot one picture. I forgot to zip my bike pouch at the campground and Sunday morning I noticed these 2 little birds flying to my bike and into the open pouch. I left them alone since I wasn't ready to pack my bike up yet but when I did have to load it, I noticed that they had been gathering leaves and sticks to make their nest. I was touched that they felt secure enough to do that in my pouch but saddened that they didn't realize they were building their nest in a "mobile home". They didn't even care that the light stick was in their way.

My bike pouch.


Here's their "mobile home".

[mandy]

I need to visit this area more often. I just love the pic Becca. I also love that you showed your friend what the whole Teardrop thing is. I bet she thought you were crazy until she saw for her self.

[CAJUN LADY]

Hi Miss Mandy . Yes, Kelli was amazed at how people just walked up to ask if they could look in and how easily new friends were made. A lot of them said they had seen the Teardrops on the RV show but never saw one in person. I don't mind giving tours at all. I am grateful when someone lets me visit their unusual camper.