Derby, Vermont

Spending a couple of nights at UCBSC was wonderful but we had to move on to our next destination for an overnight stay before heading into the States. We arrived at Lac Frontiere Campground in Stanstead, Quebec which is 2 kms from the border. The only reason for staying here was to limit the number days we are in the United States. We parked and I wanted to leave right away. From beautiful serenity to being packed in like sardines with screaming kids everywhere. Susan reminds me it's only for the night. That being said we were out of there so fast in the morning I didn't even take a picture. Maybe I didn't want any memories of the place.

The border crossing was a little different than at Fort Erie. For the first time they asked about our dogs and took our peppers and tomatoes. Go figure. The guy was pretty thoral. He went into the rig and came back 5 minutes later only to say how nice it was. Finishing up there we arrived at Char-bo Campground a few minutes later, the rendezvous point for our caravan. What a beautiful place, sure wish we had stayed here last night. Oh well!

Our site

The organizers of the caravan met us after we were settled to bring us up-to-date. A meeting was held then we all went out for supper at The Cow Palace. Now, this place is famous for it's elk burgers so I'm not passing up that chance.

Home of the elk burger

Supper...sorry guys

Elk antler entrance

The place was packed with locals so you know it has to be good. A bus carrying a university female sports team pulled in just before us. We all ordered our food, this gave me a chance to take pictures of the group.

Russell & Stephen     Kay & Mike

Our crazy tail gunner Larry and his wife Marlene

Woody & Joey         Doug & Kay

Kathryn & Robert   Ted & Bev     Bert & Sherri(our Wagonmasters)

Chris & Curt     Susan & I'm taking the pictures

The staff at the restaurant were fantastic and helped make the meal that more enjoyable. Many of us ordered the elk burger even after seeing the live ones outside. They recommend eating it medium rare, I had mine medium. Tastes much like beef but much milder and juicier. I loved it as you can tell I took a bite before remembering to snap a picture.

From hoof to mouth

The next morning before departing anyone that wanted to partake in a bird walk with Bert met at the camp store at 7 am. We saw and heard many birds, I was able to get pictures of a few.

A nice Song Sparrow