Gone camping

No sooner does he turn 11 than we pack him off for the wilderness. Eli has gone camping this weekend with Troop 50. Tomorrow they will be rock climbing near Brevard. His pack weighed almost as much as he does. And he still has to add in some equipment for the Troop! Here's a picture of the boys as they left and one of Eli at home. They are picking up one more dad and lad along the way. They'll be back late Sunday; Monday's a school holiday.