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jeudi 29 septembre 2022
Our group is complete
"On The Road" on Route 66
Apres Jay OK, la route devient la fameuse route historique 66. Voir le camping situe exactement sur cette ancienne route.
After Jay, we hit the famous Route 66. Even camped right next to it.
Backcountry visit OK
Sitting in the truck, working on the blog in a campground in New Mexico with horses next to us who are also traveling and camping along the way. (see next post)
Assise dans le camion, j'ecris sur notre blog garés dans un camping à cote de chevaux qui eux aussi voyagent sur les autoroutes. (voir photos post suivant)
Past days: camping at Pine Island in Jay OK after many turns, small roads and going nowhere feelings. Not so amazing campground but worth the great view from our 5th wheel overlooking the Grand Lake.
Ces derniers jours: camping de Pine Island à Jay dans le Oklahoma avec mauvaises petites routes qui zigzaguent dans la campagne. On se demandait où on allait atterir. Le camping n'etait pas chouette mais la vue de notre caravane etait superbe surplombant le Grand Lake.
lundi 26 septembre 2022
New Territory/ Gateway to the West
Mary and Lou arrived Thursday, September 22. Dinner with kids at the campground. Then discovery of Rose Island resort which is part of our SP or it should be said discovering of the remnants of its past glory and fun with its archway entrance, filled in pool, dance hall we had to imagine- cottages spaces along the Ohio River. This resort invited families for a fun day of picnic, dancing, swimming and rides. Nature took it all back. To reach the island, a steep hill, a refurbished suspended bridge. Easy going down, bit harder walking up (not much easier walking backward (see pictures).
Then in the morning got on the road ready to investigate New Territories we have mapped out during the year. Passed Central Time Zone; passed Larry Bird's birthplace, French Lick; past Seneca Reservation.
Drove through St Louis with its Arch symbol of Gateway to the West designed and built to Jefferson's vision: living memorial to his vision of greater opportunities for "men" of all races and creeds.
Setting camp: Mary pushed up on the truck bed by 2 gentlemen.
Sorry Carrie but.... your sourdough bread was wonderful
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Bush Stadium in St Louis
lundi 19 septembre 2022
Family time
Depart from Ohio above; sunrise above the fish pond. Then meeting Amish before hitting highway 71.
Weekend in Kentucky
Ce weekend avant notre depart prevu pour vendredi prochain est dedie a la famille. Nous nous installons dans un camping qui offre beaucoup d'espace et de nature a ses campeurs. Charlestown State Park. Aussitot arrive, nous nous installons a notre site. Les enfants arrivent. Tout le monde aide a monter la tente. Ensuite hamburgers, legumes, salade et pour finir des marshmallows/chocolat/ biscuit. Le marshmallow est fondu au-dessus des flames du feu de bois et place sur du chocolat qui fond sur le biscuit en sandwich. Miam miam! Le jour suivant: balade dans les bois, balade en velo, jeux .... le parfait weekend. Les enfants aident a faire le feu de bois pour faire le cafe. Ensuite 2 demi journees de BMX. Photos ci-dessous.
Family time, this weekend, before our departure westward. We arrive north of Louisville in Charlestown SP. Tons of space and nature for all campers to enjoy. As soon as we arrive we set up camp then the kids drive in. Every one helps to put up the tent. Hamburgers, salad and veggies with s'mores for dessert on wood fire. Perfect camping weekend. Next day, the kids prepare a fire for dad's coffee; then nature walk in the woods. Play some games. In the afternoon it is time for BMX race day 1 and day 2. pictures below:
BMX Le championat de l'etat du Kentucky. BMX Kentucky State championship.
jeudi 15 septembre 2022
week 1 continues
After Arrowhead in NY, it was Southwoods still in NY; a beautiful well maintained campground where a couple from Paradise Oaks RV resort spend their summer. Suzanne is in charged of the floral displays. They are absolutely beautiful.
Apres Arrowhead dans l'etat de NY, nous sommes restes a Southwoods, un tres beau camping ou un couple qui campe avec nous en FL maintient les fleurs. Suzanne cree de beaux parterres.
Left this morning to arrive in Ohio along the lake Erie (we could see from above on the highway) via Pennsylvania. Another well groomed campground where we took a walk around the fish pond on the property (see picture below) then quiet time with a cup of tea and a book while Tim is meeting our neighbors for the night. Then decided to work on the blog as it is going to be a crazy weekend with the BMX racers. Looking forward to have them camping on our site for a few days.
Partis ce matin pour arriver en Ohio en passant par le lac Erie (on pouvait le voir de l'autoroute) en passant par une toute petite section de la Pennsylvanie. Sommes arrives dans un autre camping bien maintenu ou on peut pecher dans un etang sur la propriete. Une fois arrivee nous en avons fait le tour et ensuite me suis installee sur une chaise pour lire et prendre une tasse de the.
Answers: buckeyes are symbol of Ohio (correct Mary? we had a conversation with Mary where I learned a lot about this subject last year). Chestnut disappeared because of a blight where only roots survive and the tree can start but not develop. Genetic engineering is trying to bring them back. Their wood is found in century old barns, ceiling beams and wide floor planks. (go on Sierra site to learn more)