2009 Travels

Travels for 2009 started by digging out the coach from storage in early April. Next was to get it all cleaned up, inside and out, and to start packing it up. We took a shot trip to the Buckaloons campground for a weekend shakedown. This was done to make sure all systems were working properly and we had everything packed. You can see through the windshield who is ready to go!






The month of May had us heading to Gettysburg, PA. We arrived at the campground only to find 450 boy scouts camped out for the weekend. Good we showed up on Saturday. They were packed up and gone by 10:00 am the next morning.

We took a private guided tour of the battlefield and found how little we knew of the battle that took place there. Smarter now. And more appreciative of the events that took place there. A couple of more days touring on our own kept us busy.








We took one day and drove over to Strassburg, PA and spent some time at the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum. Also rode the steam train. Another great day.
















The local camping group got together in June for a fun weekend. 15 RVs and about 50 people showed for the Saturday night potluck. A good time was had by all. That's all you need to know.

We were invited to travel with some friends to Amish country in Berlin, OH. Stayed at Scenic Hills campground for a four day weekend. Checked out all the shops, stores and restaurants. Mostly restaurants.









August travels took us to the WarrenCounty Fair as mentioned in an earlier post.


In September we ventured over to Watkins Glen. What a great place! We stayed at the local KOA that had just received KOA's campground of the year award.



Spent part of the day walking the length of the gorge. Be sure to bring your hiking shoes for this one. Especially the 180 plus steps up the final portion of the trail.














The next couple of days the guys spent at the race track watching the Watkins Glen Historic Gran Prix races and all of us enjoyed the reenactment of the old course in town. This picture is just one of the hundreds of cars that were around for the weekend festivities. Of course the ladies did some wandering in the local shops while we were at the track.