Hersey, PA

We have had a wonderful time in Hersey, PA. We visited Hersey World and road on a cute ride telling the story of how the coco bean becomes a yummy chocolate bar.  Free samples were enjoyed and welcome! Chris and I did not go into Hersey Park, which is a large Amusement Park much like Six Flags. It did look like a great place for families to visit.



Our campsite is outstanding. We have a stone patio, swing, standing fire pit, gas grill and wonderful shade trees. The temperature has been in the low 60's at night and low 80's in the day. With humidity being a lot less than in FL, we have left the air off and windows open. Great sleeping weather.

Today was a day of exploring the Lancaster Co countryside. I visited two covered bridges built in the 1800's. Pictured is Forry's Mill Covered Bridge.They are also known as "the kissing bridges," who knew?
There were big beautiful farms growing everything from corn to tobacco. I stopped at a road side stand and bought the most beautiful fruits and vegetables. The tomatoes are gorgeous, the inside is as red as the outside and talk about firm and sweet, yum. Tonight we are having chicken on the grill, corn on the cob and sliced tomatoes. Oh, did I mention sweet juicy peaches for dessert? This is a beautiful part of the country.

Tomorrow is moving day and we are headed to New York. We are staying a couple of days in the Newburg area. Stay happy and well! Judy signing out until next time.

             

 

CALL OF THE WILD

 

                                                                  
We continue to travel through this beautiful country of ours and are currently staying in the middle of a Virginia Forest near Fredericksburg. It is very lush and green, as they have had plenty of rain. Last night at dusk we had a visitor at our camp site. A wild turkey came walking through our camp as if she owned it. (maybe she does). Other things came out at dusk, no not just mosquitoes, Lightening Bugs! Remember when we were kids and we caught them and put them in a jar? How simple life was then. We just don't see lightening bugs in Florida any more. I often wonder if spraying for mosquitoes has killed them off?

 Each morning and night, Sam and I go for walks. The other morning there was a loud bellowing sound echoing from the forest. Being a city girl I was clueless as to what that sound was and Chris told me it was a male deer calling for a female. Men, they always are a little noisy.

We visited downtown Historic Fredericksburg yesterday morning. Our stops included the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Rising Sun Tavern and Mary Washington's House. They have done a nice job of preserving our country's heritage. This area is filled with so much history, both Colonial and Civil War. Something for every history buff!

Tomorrow we break camp and head for Hersey, PA. Yum! I normally don't care for chocolate but somehow a Hersey's Chocolate Bar is different. Especially fit between gram crackers and toasted marshmallows over an open campfire! Stay tuned for more travels.

Three days traveling and the weather has been perfect and so has Sam, almost. We are in Raleigh for a couple of days. This gives Chris a break from driving daily.

Now guys I think you need to be a little worried about me.  You know the commercial where the mother tells her teen she cannot wear an outfit because what will the neighbors think on how silly she looks. The next seen is the mother on her hands and knees in front of a bush making bird sounds trying to get the cat out; all the while the neighbors watching. Now I should tell you Sam is a dog of habit, and he only likes to go in HIS back yard at home. This is a problem as we can't take OUR back yard with us. So here I am, a grown woman following my dog saying "Sam potty, Sam potty, Sam potty, SAM POTTY!," while holding a plastic bag in one hand and doggie treat in the other. I say this so often I may have to SHOW him. Just Kidding.

Tomorrow we will be in Fredericksburg and I will be taking pictures and having more interesting topics to discuss.

What do the old people do? Talk about their potty problems.........I am soooooo in trouble!



  2006 Monaco 40' Diesel                                                                                                                                                                

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Meet Samson "Sam"
1 year old and 86 lbs.
Black English Lab

Sam has been on short camping trips with us, but the real test is just about to happen. We will see how a 1 year old, full of energy, very active, into everything Black Lab does traveling over 3500 miles.

 On our way to Maine we are scheduled to visit, Fredericksburg, VA, Hersey, PA (and me on weight watchers), and White River Junction, VT. We Plan to arrive in Maine the 1st of Aug. staying for a month. I'm not sure what all that butter on my lobster will do to my weight, but I am about to find out! I am looking forward to eating cold water fish, exploring the fishing villages and quaint little towns along the coast of Maine. Sam loves the water so we hope he can take a dip in the Atlantic.

We are taking our golf clubs along to take advantage of hopefully cooler golfing weather. Watching the weather and this "heat wave" who knows....... I am sure I must have some Gypsy in my sole, because I love exploring this wonderful country of ours.

Stay tuned for more - Judy