One has to mention, that Tofino was our first camping trip in Canada and therefore we were exposed to new ideas about camping. What surprises first is the option to make fires, yes real fires with wood, all over the campsite and that each camping spot has a designated fireplace in it. The next fascinating thing is that firewood is sold everywhere. So for sure on the first evening everywhere on the campsite, fires were lit and people generally enjoyed the nice cozy atmosphere with a fire.
Of course the next day we thought to ourselves that we want to join in the fun and bought fire wood. Now being not so familiar with actually being allowed to light a fire (Austria) and having enough wood at hand to light one (Iceland) I was not aware that there is more to it than buying wood. It turned out to be way too big blocks of wood to be ignited with paper and carton so I tried to get them to manageable size using a Swiss Tool. The Swiss Tool, being an oversized pocket knife - tool combination similar to a Leatherman promises to help in any occasion (Swiss), but was able to help out on this one. So We decided it is time to borrow a hatchet from a friendly neighbor. Sure enough this is no problem in Canada, since all neighbors are very helpful and have a hatchet with them on their camping trips. After I chopped down the big blocks to better suiting sizes they all were already quite wet. Ah, I forgot to mention that it was raining quite a bit. So we gave up on the idea of a fire and concentrated on the soup Lina prepared, which was just the best for being soaked in the rain.
After about half an hour another, very helpful, neighbor came over, packed with small wood designated to start fire (Kindling), and his hatchet. He than proceeded to light our fire according to his knowledge of the trade. So we appreciated his help a great deal, because first of all we got a fire now and also because we were able to learn what is needed to light a fire in the rain in Tofino.
The next morning we were surprised by the fact that the very same, really nice, neighbor sent his kids over with leftover firewood for us as a present since they were leaving that day. Thanks!!! again, you saved us. So we thought to ourselves now it is time to do it proper and we bought a hatchet the same day and kindling to be prepared for the evening. And with that in mind I discovered a new purpose for the smaller apsis of our tent:
Now we were ready to enjoy our first camping evening with fire, Canadian style!
Of course the next day we thought to ourselves that we want to join in the fun and bought fire wood. Now being not so familiar with actually being allowed to light a fire (Austria) and having enough wood at hand to light one (Iceland) I was not aware that there is more to it than buying wood. It turned out to be way too big blocks of wood to be ignited with paper and carton so I tried to get them to manageable size using a Swiss Tool. The Swiss Tool, being an oversized pocket knife - tool combination similar to a Leatherman promises to help in any occasion (Swiss), but was able to help out on this one. So We decided it is time to borrow a hatchet from a friendly neighbor. Sure enough this is no problem in Canada, since all neighbors are very helpful and have a hatchet with them on their camping trips. After I chopped down the big blocks to better suiting sizes they all were already quite wet. Ah, I forgot to mention that it was raining quite a bit. So we gave up on the idea of a fire and concentrated on the soup Lina prepared, which was just the best for being soaked in the rain.
After about half an hour another, very helpful, neighbor came over, packed with small wood designated to start fire (Kindling), and his hatchet. He than proceeded to light our fire according to his knowledge of the trade. So we appreciated his help a great deal, because first of all we got a fire now and also because we were able to learn what is needed to light a fire in the rain in Tofino.
The next morning we were surprised by the fact that the very same, really nice, neighbor sent his kids over with leftover firewood for us as a present since they were leaving that day. Thanks!!! again, you saved us. So we thought to ourselves now it is time to do it proper and we bought a hatchet the same day and kindling to be prepared for the evening. And with that in mind I discovered a new purpose for the smaller apsis of our tent:
Now we were ready to enjoy our first camping evening with fire, Canadian style!
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Loksins komu nýjar ferðasögur og myndir frá ykkur ;) Við fygjumst spennt með ykkur í útlandinu. Stemningin á tjaldstæðinu hefur örugglega verið ansi kósý með varðelda við hvert tjald.
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Guðrún Anna og Gunnar
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