For some reason getting on the road seems to be the hardest
part of the trip. I was up early as
usual and got my notes and reflections done even before Mel got up. Mel was such a help and put all the big stuff
in the car. By the time I got out to
help the mattress was in as was all the camping supplies. He even packed the mini fridge / cooler and
tested it out and realized I have to unplug it when I park the car as the rear
outlet gets battery juice even when the car is turned off.
All that I had to do was pack up my entertainment stuff and my personal items. Not a big job but I wanted to do it slowly so that I did not forget anything. I always imagine being on the road and realizing I forgot to pack a recharging cable of a battery recharger. So I went through each electronic item and did the inventory.
Finally it was all done, the last bag was in the car and I
set out. I was only 20 minutes behind my
target time so I was quite happy.
The clouds in the sky caused me some concern as I anticipated
my first night might be in the rain.
Border crossing was OK but as anticipated they took my tomatoes and
cherries that Mel had put into the cooler.
Once across the border it was not much further to Lakeport
State Park where I purchased my Michigan Recreation Pass and got a camp site
for the night. I left information at the
office for Phyllis to get my camp site number so we could visit.
The wonderful news is that as I was parking the car the sun
started to come out and the clouds left the sky. The sky got clearer and clearer, it was like
the wind was blowing away all the clouds.
I had to tie down my mosquito net because I was afraid it would blow
away in the wind. I almost had my
campsite all set up when Phyllis arrived.
It was like greeting an old friend.
Here we have known each other for 5 years on face book, playing games
together and chatting and for the first time we meet in person. It was wonderful.
We enjoyed a meal together and then went to the beach for a
walk along the shore line, enjoying the wild beauty of the waves and the sand
and rock strewn beach. The whole time
we were sharing stories of our lives and our hopes and dreams for the
future. It is at moments like this that
I wish my friends were not scattered all over the globe and that I could have
them all in my own neighbourhood.
As the evening shadows lengthened we realized it was time
for goodbyes and Phyllis packed up that last of the picnic goodies before
driving home. I spent some time reading
and just enjoying the lovely breeze.
Such an unusual July, usually this time of year we are wilting because
of the heat and I had even anticipated that by packing an electric fan just in
case.
As darkness slowly settled in so did I, making myself comfy
cozy in my camping bed. Nighty night!
2014 – 07 – 23
Renate Dundys Marrello
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