Like camping on the moon

The weather in Death Valley was perfect on Friday night (low 60s), so we left the rainfly off the tent for the first time. The dry desert air breezed right through the mesh panels. At night we could see the stars through the tent and in the morning the sunlight streamed in.

Tent and chairs — Skillfully framed to exclude the surrounding campsites

Justin outside the tent eating breakfast — Me outside the tent eating breakfast

Stephanie waking up inside the tent — Stephanie slowly rousing inside the tent

Tent and chairs at the Texas Spring campground in Death Valley National Park — Nice shot at the end of the day as the sun sets

Justin fanning the fire in the firepit — Fanning the fire

Three minute exposure of the night sky over Death Valley — Three minute exposure of the night sky

Closeup of Orion's belt as seen over Death Valley — A 100% crop showing Orion’s belt (I think)