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A Camping Adventure in the Forest
One sunny Sunday in January, my family and I decided to go camping in the forest. "This will be fun," said my dad, who was good at planning trips. My sister, my grandson Tom (who’s only eight), and I packed our bags with toys, pencils, and bananas for snacks. "Let’s take the train," Mom suggested, and we agreed. "It’s more exciting than driving."
We bought tickets at the station and found our seats. "Welcome aboard," said the conductor, a friendly lady. The train ride was smooth, and I looked out the window at the wide fields and a big bridge over a river. "Look, there’s an island!" Tom shouted, pointing east. "I can’t wait to explore."
When we arrived, the forest was beautiful, with tall trees and a playground for kids nearby. "This is our campsite," Dad said, laying out a map. We set up our tents right next to a bank of the river. "Be careful," Mom warned, "the weather might change." I hoped it wouldn’t rain, but I was ready with my shirt and jacket.
That afternoon, we explored. "Let’s ride bikes," said Tom, but Dad said, "No, let’s walk instead." We found a cow grazing near a field, and Tom laughed. "It’s so big!" he said. Suddenly, we heard a noise—a huge elephant was walking toward us! "Don’t be nervous," Dad said calmly. "It’s part of a nearby zoo." We watched in wonder as it passed, its ears flapping.
At dinnertime, Mom cooked beef and noodles over the fire. "This is delicious," I said, eating with a spoon. After dinner, we sat around the campfire. "Tell a joke," Tom begged, and Dad said, "Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well!" We all laughed, even though it was silly.
That night, I had a dream about flying over the forest on an elephant. "That would be possible," I thought, waking up with a smile. But then I felt a headache. "Are you sick?" Mom asked, worried. "No, just tired," I said, and she gave me medicine. "Sleep well," she whispered.
The next morning, we played a game of catch with a ball. "You’re really good at this," Dad said to Tom, who caught it every time. We also found a toy car someone left behind. "Let’s keep it safe," I said, putting it in my bag. Later, we saw a science exhibit about the earth near the forest centre. "This is interesting," Mom said, reading about how trees grow.
By afternoon, the sun was high, and we decided to swim in the river. "Be careful not to fight over the best spot," Dad warned. We swam and splashed, and I felt wonderful. "This is more fun than school," Tom said, and I agreed. However, the weather changed, and it started to rain. "Let’s go back to the tents," Mom said quickly.
Inside, we turned on a radio to listen to the news. "No storms," Dad said, relieved. We played math games with a ruler and pencil, and I won forty points! "You could be a doctor of numbers," Mom joked. Tom drew a picture of an elephant, and we hung it on the tent wall.
That evening, we ate dinner again—banana bread this time. "This costs less than buying food at a store," Dad said, checking the bill. After dinner, we sang songs until the moon rose. "Goodbye, forest," I said as we packed up the next day. "We’ll come back soon."
On the train home, I thought about the trip. "It was a lot of fun," I told Tom, "even with the rain." He nodded, his eyes bright. "Next time, let’s bring more friends," he said, and I knew our next adventure would be just as great.