BWCA Day 2.

Ahh, up with the morning light. I can't sleep in when I'm in a tent, regardless of how little sleep I've had. What a gorgeous morning! A little cool, but I manage to get a fire going, split some wood, and put the coffee pot and Dutch oven on to heat water for the morning. A thick fog blankets the lake as the sun starts to peek over the tree tops with a brilliant morning glow.
Today will be a rest/relaxation day with a little fishing and exploring so everyone takes their time getting up. I made scrambled eggs with onions and pepperoncino peppers and fried a pound of bacon. We wrapped the eggs and bacon in tortillas, very tasty and almost to spicy. Almost.
Fishing does not pan out for Timmy and I, but Greg and Jake (mostly Greg) land a couple of pike. Greg wants to throw the bigger pike back but Jake, thinking with his stomach, castigates Greg for even thinking about it, and they keep the pike. Greg cooks up four panfuls of the fish, Y bones and all, and we proceed to eat heartily with a side of garlicy, buttery, spicy(cayenne pepper is essential) wild rice. What a feast! Jake manages to finish off the leftovers, that were kept warm in the Dutch oven, before the night is over.
Another night of stars, Milky Way contemplations, platy depletion, northern lights, and conversation without wind or bugs ensues. The birch holds a warm steady glow as we enjoy the peace and quiet away from jobs, wives, kids, and responsibilities. Do we really have to leave the day after tomorrow?