Getting Home

Leaving Missouri behind we travelled 297 miles to make an overnight stop in Effingham, Illnois. It was a nice sunny day with relatively flat roads but lots of traffic. The campground I chose was Camp Lakewood. Just a short distance from town but far enough away we weren't bothered by traffic. Check-in was fast and we were escorted to our site.

Canadian Geese...our welcoming committee

Our site

Nice and peaceful

We were able to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous day. Really nice people stopped by, we enjoyed the visit while sharing travel stories and a beer or two. All things must come to an end, we were off and running again the next morning. After travelling another 330 miles we arrived at Cross Creek Campground just outside of Columbus, Ohio. Having stopped here many times before, we knew what to expect. Sorry no pictures, I forgot to take some. How can that be? After a very restful night we were back on the road. No maps are needed from here as we have been down this road many times. As we looked out to see Lake Erie for the first time this year, there was something different about her. She (the lake) still had ice flows. In all the years I have been travelling, which is many I have never seen ice flows on the lake this late in the year. With the sun shining on the blue water and the white, white ice flows, how pretty is that.

Again this year we decided to stop in Erie, PA. We could make it all the way home in one day but 360 miles is a long days drive. I found a great place just off 1-90 Exit 18 called Presque Isle Passage Campground. We arrived and were given our choice of spots. A few winter travellers pulled in behind us so the word is out about this park. The competition (KOA) on the other side of the highway wanted $51 per night, this one is $33. It has all the amenities including good WiFi and cable.

The next morning we took our time as we knew home was a short 2 1/2 hour drive. We crossed the border from Buffalo to Fort Erie, I did my usual singing of Oh Canada and thanked the USA for taking my money. Yes, we are home, I will give a breakdown on my next blog.