Thursday, June 17, 2010

Day 4 and More


Hi Everyone, Thanks so much for the great comments and for the people who have chosen to follow us.We have 10 followers and many more through e-mail contact. The photo to the left is the home of the Cleveland Indians taken through a window. I am updating this blog today from Utica, Illinois in a campground surrounded by corn fields. One of the best things I have done is join Passport America. You can stay at all of their affiliated camp sites for half price. On our first night out we stayed at a Camping World in Syracuse, NY. They let you stay there for free as they usually get business. The second night we stayed in a WalMart parking lot in Ashtabula, Ohio. Great spot right on the edge of Lake Erie...There is where we had our first mishap...our brand new generator bought in Topsham on the way decided to not work. Luckily, there was a Yamaha dealer within 9 miles and the next morning that was our job, get it fixed. They were extremely nice and we did not have to give them a dime. they just billed Yamaha and then we were on our way. It's a good thing we didn't have to pay them as many of our dimes were spent on tolls in New York and Ohio. We think we are past that now here in Illinois.
Today was our most eventful day. We were touring along Rte 90 and I noticed that we were nearing Elkhart, Indiana, home of the RV Hall of Fame. I convinced Don we were on an adventure as he would have driven by, but he reluctantly took the exit and we stopped for a visit. We were both glad we did. Elkhart, Indiana is the RV capital of the world. It was fun to see all of the very old vintage rv's that were used all the way back to the 1920's. The Caddy shown here was my favorite.
We left the RV Museum and then headed to South Bend. One cannot go by South Bend without a visit to Notre Dame. This has to be one of the most beautiful college campuses I have ever seen. We went to a small cafe for lunch and then walked the entire campus. The book store was my favorite. It was just like visiting a Barnes and Noble...two floors of everything Notre Dame. Some of the photos here I am posting for Brian Devins, our friend and a huge Notre Dame fan.
We are now experiencing central time. It was not dark last night til 9:30. Very warm, in the 80's, but a nice breeze. Bought Don Major League Baseball on the ipad for Father's Day. He is loving that. Happy Father's Day to everyone. I think we will be in South Dakota on Father's Day and hopefully I will post again.

1 comment:

  1. I want to go to the RV Hall of Fame! Have fun on your travels. My husband and I are camp hosting in Morro Bay, California presently. Come visit when you have a few minutes. The Camp Host Housewife http://acamphosthousewifesmeanderings.blogspot.com/

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