The Rain, The Park And Other Things - #40

THE RAIN:  You know when you make a comment about how much worse things could be and then the worse happens? That was our drive through the Pocono Mountains on our way to Kutztown, PA. Charlie commented how pretty the scenery was but too bad the sun wasn't shining; I responded how I like a little rain; looking through the wet truck windows the landscape appears a little blurry like an impressionist painting. Then I added "It would be so much worse driving through these winding mountain roads in a downpour" - and as the last word hung in the air before it reached Charlie's ear - it started to pour.  

It was a slightly stressful drive in and out of heavy rain, but as we got closer to Pine Hill RV Park, the weather began to clear and the sky opened up to a really pleasant afternoon. That was our golden ring.

I diligently follow the weather for each leg of our trip; it's constantly changing.  Rain is forecasted for most of this week, however, we've seemed to luck out so far - not encountering as much as expected.  Today is Thursday, October 7th; we have already left Kutztown and arrived yesterday afternoon at the Shenandoah National Park area.  To date, we have completed approximately 1/4 of the way to our ultimate destination.  

THE PARK: It is very rare that we don't find something positive about each campground. They are all different; the levels of amenities, care and cleanliness also move back and forth on the scale but are really never too far off, either side, from the middle.

In Kutztown, PA, we were welcomed to Pine Hill RV Park by a huge and still fragrant display of pink petunias. The scenery in the area was spectacular; farmland abound!  

This morning, at the Shenandoah KOA, I sit on our "deck", complete with gas grill, patio furniture and fire pit, enjoying my coffee and writing. We are enjoying this premium site and a bit of  "glamping"; the cost was premium to match! 

OTHER THINGS: We visited Crystal Cave while in Kutztown (say that three times fast). This was a very nice, compact tour of beautiful rock formations inside the cavern. (We've been to Carlsbad which is much, much larger) 

Kutztown is in the middle of the Amish country; we visited a small Mennonite run market. I purchased locally produced Dutch egg noodles, apple butter, home made peanut butter and some other goodies.

And now for an admission - or should I say omission.

Let me premise this by saying - everyone knows I am a master packer. Very organized, detail oriented, I never forget anything. I pack all of Charlies' and my clothes.  The first couple of days of the trip we boondocked and generally don't use the shower; we have wet wipes we use to freshen up and honestly, we wear the same clothes for a couple of days. (this is camping, my friends) However, I did want to change my underwear. But hmmm..... it wasn't where I usually kept it; I figured it must be some other place. I would take a good look through everything once we got to our first campground with full hookups (which is when I reorganized all the cabinets and closets). Well, apparently, after all my lists and perfect organization, I forgot to pack underwear for myself! But wait - that's not the funny part. I have an old sheet I keep in the truck. I use this to cover myself when Minnie the cat sits on my lap when we travel (so I don't get totally covered with cat fur - I also have a lint roller in the truck too) 

When I shook the sheet out to refold - out popped a pair of underwear! Must have gotten caught in the elastic corner when I did laundry. The underwear gods must have felt sorry for me. Well, now I have two pair until we I get to the store! LOL!