Eight Legs and a Tail-  Take Me Home Country Roads

Day two on our grand adventure.  We arrived at our first stop after dark which was not ideal.  We were also flanked by two gigantic rigs which made us feel downright petite.  In the morning, there were lots of groups of guys playing frisbie golf.  We think there was some kind of tournament.  It actually reminded me of camp.  Being outdoors, lots of people having outdoor sporty fun.  It felt like where I am supposed to be. 

After a lovely stay in Pine Grove, PA, we got on the road early and headed for West Virginia.  The good news is that it's already summer here.  Well, okay maybe not, but it sure is warmer than in VT.  Now that we've arrived at the KOA campground in Sutton, West Virginia, it is raining.  Yup, having that awning would have been clutch.  But we'll get to it sooner or later.

Here's the really big news.  We had a great night sleep in our big old trailer bed.  In fact, all three of us fit quite happily. Smoochy slept down at the foot of the bed next to me.  She woke me up once or twice licking my legs.  What's not to love about that? But all in all, we were all pleased with our our set-up.  

Highlights of today's journey.  Apparently it's the first day of fishing season in Maryland as we drove by piles of trucks and fisherpeople out in the rivers.  It looked kind of sweet.  Too bad we didn't bring our poles.  And we are, after all, on a mission to get to CO. 

There must also be some kind of motorcycling rally as no less than 100 motorcycles drove by us.  I wonder if they're going where we're going? 

What I am most aware of is that we are finally breaking out.  After a year of staying at home, we are on the road.  We are chatting with strangers.  It is thrilling. I suspect many of our friends are living vicarioulsy through us.  So come along friends.   

 I am going to collect the lessons here for future posterity.  

1. Start the trip with an overnight with your very best friends. (the Hornets)

2. DO NOT drive near NYC on a Friday afternoon.

3. Don’t arrive at a campground after dark when you’ve never hooked anything up before.

4. Do play a fun game when you’ve settled into your cozy rig.

5. Invest in an awning for rainy days.

6. Always camp near kids who will play with Smoochy.

7. Remember that you love your spouse no matter what.