Tuesday - 19 Apr/16

We left the Winchester Walmart at 9 a.m. for a ten minute jaunt up I-81 to the Flying J in Clear Brook, VA. Again, this is a regular stop. Truck stops are often positioned just inside the border of a state with the lower fuel prices (read taxes). This fill-up will get us to the New Milford Flying J a few miles before the New York state line. SC usually has the lowest gas prices on the eastern seaboard with prices increasing as you travel north. The lowest price for gas on our trip home will be the $1.809 at Max Meadows, VA. The Clear Brook price, although still in VA was a nickel more per gallon.

We arrived at Country Acres Campground in Gordonville, PA (often listed as "Bird-in-Hand, PA) just before noon. We have been coming to the Lancaster Dutch Country area of PA for over 45 years. This has been our campground of choice since we started RVing in the motorhome over 10 years ago. It is a premium facility "smack dab" in the middle of all the tourist sites (as well as farmer's fields).

When I originally reserved for this stop only a "Back-in" site available; however Cathy indicated she would keep a "Pull-Thru" for me if one came available. True to her word I was assigned a "Pull-Thru" in the new section when I arrived.

After setting up (and cleaning up) we set out for the Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks, PA only a few miles away. This is the original theatre. We have been to the newer theatre in Branson, MO; however, this is still our favourite. The show currently on here is "Samson".

This is a "Faith" based organization that presents biblical plays. The name "Sight and Sound" was inspired by the teaching of Jesus Christ (Matthew 13:10-23).

The theatre is "State of the Art" and visually impressive - inside and out. The cast is as large as the stage which is forty feet high and hundreds of feet across. The stage also has side extensions (It had cages with live animals replicating Noah's Arc in that show). The cast of hundreds included live animals both on stage and parading down the aisles. Each show is a new and impressive experience. We have seen several including a "Behind the Scenes" show that should not be missed.  Any show should be part of a visit to this area. No wonder over 3/4 of a million attend here yearly and shows are sold out well in advance. It is quite common to see 2 dozen or more Tour Buses discharging (well dressed) passengers at for the show.

We bought tickets for the Thursday evening show. That way we will have the daytime to shop.

After buying the tickets we cruised the Rockdale Outlet Mall a short distance down the road. We made a few stops and bought things we didn't know we needed.

Supper was at one of our favourite eateries: Route 30 Diner. Charlotte ordered the Turkey Dinner and I decided on the Liver and Onions w/Bacon. Our orders came with 2 sides and soup or salad.

Not only was the food excellent - the portions were huge. We will be having the other half for supper tomorrow.

As we were leaving a gentleman approached and asked if we knew where the Best Western was on the Lincoln Highway (that's Route 30). I told them we are Canadian; but I would look it up on my GPS.

Small World Items:

1) They are going to the same Sight and Sound (evening) show on Thursday. Maybe we will see them again?

2) She indicated her home is on Canada Road, Eh! (grin).

I looked the motel up on the GPS and had them follow me. It was less than a mile past the campground. They turned in and we turned around and zipped back to the park.

Bonus: The premium 50 Amp RV sites have a full selection of cable channels to watch including the NHL Hockey Playoffs. Charlotte will watch (channel surf) in the bedroom while I watch up front as I do the blog.

The weather appears to be really nice for our visit to the "Pennsylvania Dutch Country".