Mon - Dec 30/13

We slept in!

Needless to say - the 3 travel days just caught up with us.

Lunch was the slices of pizza that came home with us last night - still as tasty!

 

After lunch we walked to the office (Sunday the office is closed) so we had to return to pay and take care of the details. Payment was made, a post office key picked up and we booked a tour of the resort.
They had a few more check-ins at the gate so they will come and pick us up at our lot as soon as they were done.

Our lot is perfect! A nice large 8 x 20 concrete patio on a 40 x 60 lot. It is in the original part of the park. Oak trees line the paved streets in this area - elm tree in the new area. Unlike many resort "parking lots", the RV's in our area are all on large angled lots. There are more than 400 sites and all are immaculate - many with small storage sheds, wooden decks with flower gardens and landscaping.

A half hour later our tour guide arrived!

The park is privately owned and our first stop was at the owner's garage. The owner often drives his '29 Buick through the park to talk with the guests.

He also may be out in a Model T or Model T "Woody".

Army Jeep w/Machine Gun or Truck hauling a Howitzer. Both used for events - not keeping the residents in line!

RV groups have a dedicated area with a Rally Host provided by the park. There was a large group in today. They come every year for the park's New Year's Eve Party! Should be fun - we already have our tickets.

Unlike corporate parks, the owner really cares about the park and the residents. He meets with all once a month, the suggest box is expected to be utilized and there are little extras in the park that I have seen nowhere else.

There are several building throughout the park for activities and events. Even though certain areas in the park do not allow pets (on the ground - they can ride or be carried) the other parts are pet friendly.
There is even a pet washing area.

There is an excellent fenced-in pet park with an obstacle course and a gazebo to shelter the owners from the sun when the pets are playing.

Besides the usual shuffleboard, bocce ball, ping pong and pickle ball courts there is a runway for model airplanes (electric motors only - less noise) and RC cars.

 

A heated pool (84 F) has the cover opened on days when the temperature surpasses 70F.



 

 

The large recreation hall, along with Bingo, features entertainment (from Branson or Vegas) on a regular basis (complimentary snacks, soft drinks and beer provided). Pool players have 3 tables available for play. There is an exercise area with aerobics/water aerobics sessions available. There are rooms for crafts, wood carving and quilting.

 

Group Excursions are also on the calendar (e.g. Tampa Casino).

 

There is a huge library, reading and game area with a great view of the lake.  There is a large screen TV with a Wii game system and a large screen movie night w/popcorn. Want to bake a cake for someone - use the oven in the large kitchen area. Pancake Breakfasts, Ice Cream Socials, Pot Luck Suppers and special meals are a regular event on the social calendar. A commercial ice maker provides free ice to all guests.

 

 

The washrooms and showers are immaculate and the laundry area features commercial grade equipment for reasonable rates. There are 3 large paved clothesline areas for those that like that fresh dried smell!

 

 

Guests can even borrow certain medical items like a wheelchair or crutches if needed while at the park.

 

 

Metered Propane is available 3 times a week (M-W-F). Pay for the fill at the office - they will pick up, fill and return your tank. Try and get that kind of service anywhere else. They also provide 4 paved car wash areas with vacuums for guest use.

If you are a long term resident and want grass they will provide the seed. Once it needs to be cut they will deliver a lawn mower (gas included) for you to use and pick it up when you are finished. Need any basic equipment (shovel, rake, etc.) - just call the office and it will be delivered! Wow!

Lake Pearl is a private lake with excellent fishing. They will even put your boat into the water and remove it when you leave.

The Wi-Fi is not only free - it is the best I have found anywhere!

With all this (and some things I am sure I forgot) - no wonder the tour takes an hour!

Sun - Dec 29/13

We woke and got on the road by 5:30 am. We wanted to get ahead of the congestion, especially with a full day of rain ahead.

Even at this time of day the traffic was heavy. I travelled at 55 mph most of the morning due to the rain.

As we entered GA I-95 widened to 6 lanes. I spent most of the morning in the middle lane.

Again, a traditional Flying J stop at Brunswick, GA. Charlotte picked up a coffee while I filled and we were soon back on the road.

We opted to not make our traditional stop at the FL Welcome Center for a glass of OJ. We could not have found a parking spot as they were lined up on the ramp.

We also passed on our regular stop at the Camping World in St. Augustine for the same reason.

I decided to continue on I-95 to Ormond Beach and would turn onto US-40 towards the RV Resort as I wasn't sure of the road from Bunnell. FL. I knew US-40 was a good road.

This decision lost us an hour and a half.  A few miles past the exit we didn't take we were slowed by an accident.  The 3 southbound lanes were at a standstill. A Car Transporter had caught fire. Luckily, the were able to disconnect the rear part to save the last 6 autos. The front 5 were burnt to a crisp!

The fire happened at 8:30 am closing all I-95 Southbound Lanes! It was still stop and go when we came through about 11 am. It took an hour and a half to go 15 miles.

Once on US-40 it was about an hour and a few road changes and we arrived at the Old Mill Stream RV Resort. We arrived at 1:30 pm - nice to be in before dark!

The office is closed on Sunday; however, someone is available 24 hours a day. By the time we stopped at the entrance gate someone was at the office door. Julie gave us a fantastic welcome. Long term stays receive an unbelievably comprehensive guide to both the park and the area - in ring bound booklets. I did a lot of research in choosing this park. The welcome alone was enough to know I made the right decision.

After unhooking the car, we were guided to Lot #39 and Ron helped us park - perfectly! Soon the RV was automatically levelled and the 3 slides were put out. Sewer, Water, and (50 Amp) Power were hooked up and we began unpacking and setting up. By 7 pm we had the inside under control (the outside storage will be a different story).

Since it was still raining we took the car to go directly across the road to the Pizza Hut for supper. Charlotte had wings and we shared a large Thin Crust Super Supreme Pizza! Just what we needed!

After eating we stopped at the Save-A-Lot Grocery store in the mall behind the restaurant. It is set up like Costco (box lots) - except nothing is a known brand name. Milk, bread, tomatoes, lettuce and a jug of vinegar later we headed back to the RV.

Asleep again by 9 pm -we were wiped!

Sat. - Dec 28/13

Up and on our way by 7:30 am.

Travelling was much better in clear weather. Nice to see the sun!

We leave I-81 after 15 minutes as we turn Eastbound onto I-66. Less than a half hour later we turn onto US-17 towards Warrenton, VA. Outside of Warrenton I was a little confused when the GPS said "Exit Left" towards Fredericksburg. It had always been a Right Turn at the upcoming stoplight (at least for the last 30 years or more) - it was left - with a new dedicated overpass making the right hand turn over the highway. Much easier!

It is shorter going from Harrisburg, PA to Frederick, MD and around Washington, DC; however, the traffic can be horrendous. I would not trade the 40 extra miles for a route that allows filling at the Flying J, overnighting at Walmart and is much less hectic - especially in an RV towing a car. With less traffic congestion the travel time is probably similar.

Some folks go farther down I-81 before using other Interstates to connect with I-95. That route is longer and more mountainous which adds to lowering the fuel mileage and strain on the motor and transmission. It can also be worse in poor weather in an RV. I-95, in comparison, is relatively flat and more chance of rain rather than snow or freezing rain.

I-95 was slow when entering at Fredericksburg last year. This time - no problem. Being a Saturday, we stayed on I-95 around Richmond, VA rather than take the bypass like most of the other traffic.

The Factory Premium Outlet Mall at Smithville, NC was packed with shoppers looking for after Christmas specials as they headed south.

We encounter a few more stop and go sections as congestion increased as other major interstates joined I-95 which added about 2 hours to our travel time. Sometimes, I go backwards! I have to leave room to stop - idiots like to cut in to gain 30 feet.

Flying J at Latta, SC was our next fuel stop. The best price of the trip at $3.03 per U.S. gallon. We had to wait for a few minutes as a Flying J tanker was in refilling the RV tanks.

Later, as we got farther down I-95 it began to rain. It was now dark. There were periods of heavy downpours with high winds. Often speeds were down to 40 mph. A few idiots that refused to slow down ended up parked upside-down in the ditch.

We arrived at our next traditional Walmart stop at Walterboro, SC. We were happy to arrive as we were once again in a congested slow down. We lost another hour in this section of I-95. As usual, there were close to 30 RV's parked on the East side.

Supper was the China Buffet in the mall area in front of the Walmart. It had a good selection. Cost w/tip was only $20 for two.

Again, we were asleep by 9 pm.

Fri - Dec 27/13

The adventure starts again.

We are heading for the Olde Mill Stream RV Resort in Umatilla, FL. We were up at 5:30 am packing the items that would freeze into the RV. All loaded and departed at 7:30 am.

Our first stop was to pick up Egg McMuffin Breakfasts at McDonald's (at MacEwen's Gas Bar) in Morrisburg, ON. This is our traditional trip start.

 

 

We are leaving just after an ice storm. We had to use a hair dryer to thaw the locks to load the RV. We were lucky - most of the storm passed us by. I tried to have the snow and ice removed from the RV roof at the Truck Wash. We got some off; but most remained as it was frozen solid! Hopefully, it will not do any damage to the car as it thaws.

 

 

As my wife says, "At least Ice-Storms are pretty. No moments of shear terror and destruction like tornados or hurricanes."

 

The travelling on Hwy 401 was fine until we pulled off to cross into the USA at the Ivy Lea Bridge. There was a back-up of traffic from the bridge toll booth to the Hwy 401 Exit! It took us 2 hours to clear customs and start heading south on I-81.

 

 

 

As usual it was snowing from Watertown to Syracuse. It snows here in clear weather due to the "Lake Effect". The road had a very light coating and thankfully, no "Black Ice".

 

We turned south on I-481 to bypass Syracuse and reconnected with I-81 after about 13 miles. The bypass adds 3 miles; but it is an easier drive with less traffic. The snow stopped a short time later as we headed south.

 

 

The travelling was good to our first stop - the Flying J at New Milford, PA. Gas prices in each state vary. We always fill-up before leaving the USA. Making it to PA saves about $0.15 over NY and $1.00 per gallon over Ontario.

 

Charlotte help by cleaning the mirrors while I filled with fuel. She picked up a coffee and sandwiches in the Flying J and was back before I finished. Travelling wasn't too bad. There were off and on spots of snow/rain that froze to the windshield. Only the very ends of the wipers froze up; but the vision was good for the most part.

 

We lost another hour approaching Harrisburg, PA. The first time in this section we had thought there was an accident or construction; however, it is just congestion as I-83 comes in from the East to join I-81.

 

Speed improved from the stop and go North of Harrisburg to moderate South of Harrisburg, then normal once we got past Carlisle, PA. In Less than 45 minutes we passed into Maryland, 10 minutes later - into West Virginia and less than a half hour later into Virginia.

 

In less than half an hour we were fueling up at the Flying J at Clear Brook, VA. We fill at Flying J because they have RV lanes that make it easier to fill. Often the convenience store gas bars have the gas pumps too close to the building meaning 60 feet of RV w/Car-in-tow can't turn after filling.

 

 

Our last stop for the day was 15 minutes later at the Walmart in Winchester, VA (@ Exit 313 (2350 S Pleasant Valley Rd) - the other Walmart doesn't allow overnighting.) This, again, is our traditional stop for the night. This Walmart doesn't have a McD's or Subway, so we pick up a box of Cinnamon Buns and a box of Apple Fritters for the next day's breakfast.

 

 

Supper tonight was Five Guys Burgers and Fries (located near Walmart - over by the Home Depot).

 

There were dozen other RV's at Walmart tonight. That is about usual. No snow like last year and much warmer. Despite being slowed by 3 hours (customs = 2 / congestion = 1) we were in bed by 9 pm.

 

Even though we could have put the slide out and turned on the generator and the fireplace heater or one or both of the propane heaters - we like sleeping in the cold under a pile of blankets. It's just part of the adventure!

 

All in all - not a bad day!

 

 

 



Mon., 14 Oct/13

A short bit of heavy rain this morning. It is a little cooler (60's F) and overcast.

It is now drying up and tomorrow should be partly cloudy - or partly sunny - depending on whether your cup is half full or half empty. Technically, your cup is always full - if not liquid, then air. I prefer to think my cup is always full now that I see the (day)light.

I am watching a steady parade of Fifth Wheels and Motorhomes drive by as I type this entry. Probably, except for us and a few other motorhome, the only remaining RV's are the seasonal rentals. This is the last day of the long weekend and the roads will be really busy. This is why today is a day of rest and we will be leaving tomorrow.

Tomorrow we will re-trace the route we took to get here. We will probably stop at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino for supper. If we resist temptation (playing the slots) we will fill up with fuel (saving about $1 per gallon compared to Canada) at the Bear's Den, stop at the Duty Free, park the RV in storage and be home before dark.

http://www.mohawkcasino.com/

On the other hand we may dry camp at the Casino and go home Wednesday morning to avoid the usual long lines at the Canadian Customs. The Casino has a parking lot style campground with W/E for $25 per night. They previously gave a member discount - no more - might as well dry camp.

No matter what transpires - this will be the last blog for this trip. Next blog will be when we head south for the winter.

Sun., 13 Oct/13

Up with the TV; but, not out. We stayed to watch "Sunday Morning" until 10:30. It's nice to watch "Good News" items at least once a week.

Today we headed back through Randolph, VT to Bethel, VT then VT-107 to VT-100 and US-4 to Rutland, VT. We fueled up at $3.47 (U.S. Gallon) before parking to visit the "52nd Annual Art in the Park" Craft Fair held in Main Street Park, at the Junction of Routes 4 & 7 in the heart of Rutland. An estimated attendance of 8,000 to 10,000 is expected. Art in the Park has been named one of the “Sunshine Artist 200 Best”.

Fortunately, we found an empty parking spot just across the road from the park. A local bank generously allows the Boys Scouts to use their parking lot to raise funds for their troop. A $2 donation saved us a half-hour searching for a spot and a walk of at least a few blocks.

There were a lot of neat things we liked; but, either didn't need or have room for in the house or motorhome. We did buy a raffle ticket for a quilt and a Quart (U.S. = 32 oz) of Maple Syrup. There are usually 4 Grades of Maple Syrup. The lighter is from the beginning of the season and the colour darkens progressively to the end of the season syrup. The maple flavour intensifies as the colour darkens. The darkest, end of season syrup, is best for cooking only. We prefer the medium light which gives a nice balanced flavour.

Leaving the Craft Fair we headed South on RT-7. The usual traffic congestion and numerous traffic light stops before clearing Rutland. We passed a Comfort Inn which brought back memories. Years ago we stayed here when travelling with Best Friends. The guys went out for snacks and when we returned to the room we were immediately "Shushed" by the girls. We then spent the next hours sitting on the edge of the bed watching the slow-motion car chase as cops followed O.J. (Simpson) in his Bronco. We still laugh about this today.

We left RT-7 for the Historic RT-7a and were soon entering Manchester, VT. This is a cross between Stowe, VT (rich tourists - without the skiing) and Vermont's version of North Conway, NH. There is wall-to-wall traffic, outlet and boutique shopping, B & B's and Country Inns. Manchester Center a shopper's paradise with its signs, sights and many shops. It is completely different from Manchester Village.

One day it would be nice to be rich enough to stay at the Equinox Resort in Manchester Village and sit out on the front porch in one of their green rocking chairs. This area has catered to the rich for over 2oo years when they arrived by train.

It is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate. Even if you are not into history - the tour offered here is well worth taking.

Our prime destination for today was the Mount Equinox Skyline Drive a few miles South from Manchester Village on Rt-7a. The plan is to take Skyline Drive to the summit and enjoy the views. From here, on clear days, you can see mountain ranges in NH, NY, MA, VT and even Mount Royal (Montreal, QC - Canada)

We enjoyed our picnic lunch at the new St. Bruno Scenic Viewing Center at the summit.  St. Bruno (11th Century, France) was the founder of the Carthusian Order. Mount Equinox and Skyline Drive is owned by the monks who live in the secluded monastery below the road. They inherited the 7,000 acre property in 1971 from John Davidson who willed it to the monks under the condition they care for his wife, Madeline.

 

Completed in 2012, this Center replaces the "Skyline Inn" (pictured below) which was built shortly after WWII at the summit. This structure was considered "ground-breaking" at the time as it used many plastics (new to construction) and had a flat roof and simplistic, un-ornamental design with huge amounts of window space in each room.

 

 

 

In the early 90's this was a favourite place for family stays when we visited Vermont.  We always got the corner room behind the office where we often enjoyed looking down during thunderstorms as the lightning flashed through the clouds below us. At the time we stayed there it was run by a Vietnam Veteran Tank Commander and his family. If my memory serves me correctly. he lost both legs (below the knees) in combat and petitioned JFK to allow him to return to active service (first double amputee to return to combat).

 

The owner sponsored chef trainees (I believe those chosen also had some type of handicap) to train in his kitchen. Our girls loved escargot. We delighted in the steak and lobster. Our bills in the gourmet restaurant were always more than the room charges.

 

Sadly, when he passed, his wife could not longer manage. Somewhere along the line it became a B & B for a period then was abandoned and fell into disrepair. Torn down in 2011, after at least a decade of deterioration, it is now been replaced by the new visitor's center.

We passed on a return visit to Mr. Barbo's grave. Mr. Barbo was the beloved dog of the owner, who was killed by a hunter in 1955. Davidson tried vainly to find the culprit - even resorting to public appeals - with no results. A short hike along the ridge trail will bring you to the gravesite; visitors often leave 'prayer stones' on top of the marker.

 

A Note: The Norman Rockwell collection is no longer in the old church in Arlington. It now resides at the Sugar Shack - just east of Arlington.  Rockwell (who lived in Arlington for a period) is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for the Saturday Evening Post magazine for more than four decades.

Many area children served as models for Rockwell's Illustrations. We have a print from the previous Arlington location (church) that was signed by the two models who posed, when children, for Rockwell.

Our next (regular stop) was The Village Peddler Chocolatorium and Bearatorium in East Arlington, VT. Sadly, the old mill store across the road has been closed (for years). Fortunately, the mill stream still flows. We spent a few moments enjoying the swiftly flowing water as it gurgled over the rocks. A beautiful, tranquil spot.

They hold the record for the World's Largest Chocolate Teddy Bear (Cocoa weighs 100 lbs) as well as the World's Largest Peanut Butter Cup. (at least they did at one time)

At the store Charlotte found a matching "Hoppy" for the scarecrow "Muffy" she bought the other day. We also bought one of their huge "Sour Pickles"; but, passed on the fudge.

A few minutes after leaving we were headed North on RT-7. We turned off onto RT-11 towards Peru. On the way we passed the historic Wiley Inn on Mount Bromley which was once owned by relatives (my mother's side). Charlotte and I once stayed, as guests of Aunt Edith.

We turned off RT-11 onto Rt-100 and headed North to Weston, VT. We once again stopped at The Vermont Country Store. The parking lot was still full - except for the 3 tour buses. We munched our way through the dips, jams and cheeses. Charlotte bought a coffee and after sampling several "smells" decided on "White Shoulders" body powder.

Our route back to the RV, rather than doing a repeat of our return from here yesterday, took us East through Ludlow and Cavendish, VT on Scenic 131. We decided to connect to I-91 as it was now dusk. Ten minutes later we turned onto I-89 North and a half hour later pulled off at to Exit 4. In a few minutes later we were at the campground.

We could not have wished for a more perfect Autumn day. It would have been perfect even in the summer. It was not only "Top Off" cruising - we had to take our coats off and lower the windows. The leaves were at their peak and the sun was so warm. Wow! This and miles of smooth curving roads - and scenery to boot!

 

Sat., 12 Oct/13

The TV did it's duty and woke us up to news at 8 am. After breakfast in the RV we made another picnic lunch for our travels.

Our first stop was at Shaw's in Randolph. We needed some more bottled water and picked up 2 more of the cooler bags. They work great. The best part is they are fold flat when not in use. We will leave them in the car and use them when we go Costco shopping to store the refrigerated goods until we return home. This becomes an issue in the summer - especially for meat. The Costco cooler bags we have work; however, they do not fold flat and take up a good deal of room in the trunk.

Today we will trace part of the route we took when we were here 2 years ago - just after Hurricane Irene. The extremely heavy rainfall did tremendous damage, especially in the narrow valley areas. There was still evidence of the devastation in some areas; but most of the major roads and bridges have been repaired. Some of the minor roads and washouts are still pretty rough and under currently under construction. There are not too many areas left to repair and things should be under control by next fall.

We headed south along RT-12 to Woodstock, VT - not to be confused with the Woodstock in NY of Hippie Music Festival Fame. Passing by the Historic Billings Farm we could see disappointed folks turning around at the entrance, that, like the National Parks and other Federal Institutions, are closed as a result of the current Congressional funding stalemate.

We always have to travel through here when in the area. It is always packed with tourists enjoying the 18th century architecture, scenic parks and many stores along the main street.

The town is a showcase at all times of year. In the fall the foliage and mums are a special treat. Busloads of leaf peepers are unloading near the town square and the traffic, as usual, is dense and at a crawl. At least the drivers are courteous - letting cars enter, turn and cross the main flow as it winds through the downtown intersection. This is a must visit - anytime of year!

Our first stop is just on the outskirts of Woodstock along US-4 (also RT-12). Here tents are set up in Bailey's Meadow for the 41st annual Apples & Craft Fair. We have been here previously - it is a neat little show. This, being the Canadian Thanksgiving/USA Columbus Day long weekend means that there are similar shows all through New England. This is one of the two we have on the agenda for today.

As usual, we manage to find some things we didn't know we needed. I added to my Route 66 collection (2 signs). I am not sure if they will go in the motorhome or on the wall at home.

Of course, we "nibbled" our way through several booths as we sampled dips, spreads, jams, fudge and trail mixes. Charlotte found a Ginger/Pineapple trails mix she liked (anything with Ginger is a sale).

We then continued on US-4 heading East. Just past the Taftsville (VT) Country Store (a neat stop where you can sample great cheeses) we continued on RT-12 to link with US-5 South.

http://www.pathoflifegarden.com/

Later in the day we may have stopped at The Path of Life Sculpture Garden and Simon Pierce (not the main one - it's at Quechee, VT) for a picnic. The neat thing is that RT-12 and US-5 (Connecticut River Byway) has a lot of 40 mph speed limits.

http://www.nhtourguide.com/scenic_drives/connecticut_river_byway.htm

Soon we arrived at Windsor, VT - home of the American Precision Museum. This Museum a nice short visit that will enlighten. The Industrial Revolution began in England with the mechanization of weaving looms; however, this is where mass production began (not Henry Ford).

http://www.americanprecision.org/

The American Precision Museum, housed in the original Robbins & Lawrence Armory, holds the largest collection of historically significant machine tools in the nation. Precision manufacturing tools and methods made mass production possible and were pioneered here at the Robbins & Lawrence Armory in Windsor, Vermont. Using precision metal and wood cutting machines and high standards of accuracy, Robbins & Lawrence proved the effectiveness of a new type of manufacturing that would soon be known as the American System. Charlotte has a miniature wine cup made for her by one of their skilled craftsmen using an antique lathe (as we watched).

Further South, at Bellows Falls, VT, we headed West on VT-121to Grafton, VT then on to VT-35 North to Chester, VT.

A perennial stop here is the Hugging Bear Inn. We stayed here several years ago (In the Tower Suite) as part of our Anniversary trip.

They also have thousands of Teddy Bears for sale. Charlotte found a Gund and a Muffy (dressed as a scarecrow) that had to be adopted.

This is another neat Vermont town - just love the architecture and Main Streets in towns like this.

Soon we were driving along VT-11 then turning onto VT-100 towards Chester, VT which was our main destination for today.


First, we stoped at The Vermont Country Store. The huge parking lot was packed more than usual - including 3 buses.

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com

At least there was still a picnic table available for our picnic lunch.

Since the Vermont Country Store is always open until 7 pm - 7 days a week, we decided to head across the road to the 30th Annual Weston Craft Show. This is one of Vermont’s premier juried crafts shows with all proceeds supporting the preservation of Weston's Historic Properties.
The original playhouse burnt and the new version now in a converted church.

 

All 3 floors of the playhouse were packed with unique art and crafts. Yes, once again, we found something we didn't know we needed. Charlotte bought a Zipper Art Brooch (similar to the Blue Heart) to compliment the Marah Lago Hydra Larimar pendant/necklace I gave her for this year's un-birthday. Charlotte said - after retiring - she would no longer celebrate birthdays (at least age-wise). She is now on her 39th birthday - with "?" years experience.

We took a few moment to enjoy the "Falls" before heading back across the town square to do some more shopping at the Weston Village Store and then the Christmas Shop next door.

Then, we crossed the road, back to the Vermont Country Store. These stores are absolute fun - with aisles full of everything and anything. There was still 1 bus remaining in the parking lot as we left and headed North on VT-100 towards Killington, VT. Southeast Vermont was mostly cloudy. More sunshine began breaking through as we continued North. Turning off VT-100 to VT-107 to Bethel where we retraced our morning route on VT-12 to VT-66 and back to the campground.

In the evening I watched the front TV - switching between the Boston/Detroit baseball game and the Charlotte Nascar Race while Charlotte watched other programs on the bedroom TV.

This was another fun day in Vermont.