Day 25: Asheville, North Carolina
We’ve finally made it! What a day (what a month!) it was. When we pulled out of Cincinnati there was a rainbow across the sky, as if all was well in the world. Less than an hour later we were caught in a torrent – sheets of water slamming the windshield, we couldn’t see anything…
Day 24: Cincinnati, Ohio
Our last night in the camper! I can hardly believe it. We are (we means me) so giddy with anticipation that we’re doing all the things: bike riding, playground, the Hamster Dance, aaand a little scrabble while the boys watch Garfield – for the last time? 🥴 We’ve maybe saved the best campground for last.…
The cottage on Lake Huron
Our favorite Michigan landmark is Grandma and Grandpa’s lake place, The Old Sod. After a restorative 6 days with Matt’s family, we will be on the move again today headed south. We spent a good week swimming, kayaking, sailing, reading and playing multiple games together. Today, Ohio awaits us.
Day 15: Ludington State Park
A much loved cousin named Lori drove out to the park to see us before we continued East. Matt insisted I take some time out for a pedicure while they played at the beachy playground. (You may be surprised to know that there is little relaxation to be had thus far on our journey). And…
Day 14: The S.S. Badger
Welp, we lost our sea legs today. Our vehicle and camper were stowed in the underbelly of the S.S. Badger ferry while we cut across Lake Michigan from Manitowac, WI to Ludington, MI. The ferry ride was 4 hours in total (including an hour time change). We were excited about avoiding traffic in Chicago, as…
Bookworm Gardens
Also, I have to tell you about an extraordinary place our hosts took us to called, Bookworm Gardens. As a mother, as a teacher – as a book lover! This was awe-inspiring. A botanical gardens with beloved children’s books highlighted around every curve. The actual Magic School Bus, Peter Rabbit’s Hut next to Mr. McGregor’s…
Day 12: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Wisconsin is pretty. Really pretty! We crossed over the state line and stopped in La Crosse, WI – everything was so green and lush. The trees, the hills, the Mississippi river, all of it beautiful. We didn’t stay long at Bluebird Family Camp because we got wind of a music festival heading to town for…
Day 10: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
South Dakota’s biting flies – egads!! They appear as if from nowhere and permeate the space; in the car, in the camper, smack! smack! They’re no joke, the sting is so rude, so out of the blue. On this particular evening in Sioux Falls, we pulled into a family campground called Jellystone. Some of you…
Day 9: Pierre, South Dakota
Oh, this lovely little sanctuary that is Farm Island Campground. It’s my favorite so far. We swam all evening in the peaceful lake right next to our camper, pretty trees and a quiet meadow all around us. We have it practically all to ourselves. Matt (of course) hung a swing for the boys, and a…
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