Left Geneva-on-the-Lake this morning. Such a beautiful place. We’ll never forget the view of Lake Erie. Decided to drive as far as New Carlisle, Indiana today (about 270 miles) to a campground called LAKESIDE RESORT.
Had lunch in Westlake, Ohio at a FRIDAY'S. Then had a special treat – STARBUCKS. My first in a week. Anyone who knows my addiction will understand how happy this made me. We drove past Toledo and into Indiana. Lots and lots of cornfields on either side of the thruway and not much else. Also very flat. Not Eric’s kind of place. He likes mountains and trees, and plenty of ‘em!
Got to LAKESIDE RESORT at 7:00pm. Our RV is about 100 feet from the railroad tracks and we've already heard the loud horns. Uh oh! Is this going to be another night like THE VILLAGES AT TURNING POINT and that scene in MY COUSIN VINNY? I hope not. The good thing about getting a bad night’s sleep is I don’t have to get up early and go to work tomorrow!
If I don’t get a good night’s sleep tonight, because of the trains, I know I can nap sometime tomorrow! Am I lazy, or what? That’s another thing that people who know me will know for sure: I love to sleep. I may be Peppy, but I need to recharge my batteries and work best on a good eight hours a night.
Here’s something else that’s fabulous: Taking a nap on the couch while Eric drives. I’ve always been one of those people who fall asleep in a car. There’s something so soothing about the movement and I always doze off. I’m lucky Eric doesn’t mind, because it happens if I’m in the car for more than a half hour! This is twice as nice, because I actually get to lay down with my own pillow and blanket!
Anyway, I'll nap while he drives and he’ll wake me if the GPS starts talking (we call her “Betty”), so I can help navigate. Betty is the best investment we've ever made. I SO highly recommend GPS systems, because -- as our friend, Larry, says -- "It takes all the anxiety out of driving someplace new!"
We’re excited about getting to the next campground tomorrow -- WINDY CITY CAMPGROUND in Tinley Park, which is only about a half hour from Chicago. Our friend, Jerry, lives in Chicago and we are looking forward to spending the weekend seeing the sights with him. I’m sure he’ll know the best places to go, and the most fun things to do!
Eric bought a fishing rod in Geneva-on-the-Lake and since LAKESIDE RESORT is, literally, right on the lake, he’ll be fishing tomorrow morning. This I have to see! I will definitely take pictures, so stay tuned!
No pictures today, but I guess you saw enough of us at NIAGARA FALLS and the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME!