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MMMMM, back to one of our favourites……

When we started booking sites for this trip we decided to go where we have not camped before, but as we progressed through the trip some adjustments had to be made. This brought us back to First Landing for 4 nights. We started camping here quite some time ago (exact year unknown). We did three years in the tent trailer before we upgraded to the RV we have now.

We were able to get site 73, which is next to site 101, which was the one we had last year. Although we wanted site 101, it was funny to find out that was occupied by a Toronto couple. They are lucky they get to stay for 2 weeks.

Our first day was sunny and warm followed by an overcast morning (Stephanie decided to do laundry, while John and the dogs hiked fro 11.5kms), with a sunny afternoon. The dogs spent that swimming in Chesapeake Bay.

More to come

OMG, this is an amazing Park!

It is on the smaller side, but the views from most of the sites are like the one above. We are on site 21, next to the canal. We arrived on Thursday before the weekend crowds arrived. Finally the humidity and temperatures have broken and the weather is much more enjoyable. All of us had a smile on our faces…..this is what camping is about.

A one night stop here. While booking our trip originally, we made an error when it came to dog friendly sites. We had to make some changes to the Parks we visited. Cape Henlopen was about 3 hours from our last destination and the site was pet friendly.

It’s still very hot and humid (38C with humidex).

We stayed on site B04. Although the site was a little to close to our neighbours, the activities and opportunities the Park offered were great. Kilometres of bike trails, hiking trails, an Artillery Museum (xxxx), nature centre, and of course beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Luke, Leia, and John finally returned to one of their favourite spots……the ocean. The water was warm and inviting.

Well this is a story to tell. We arrived here during an “unprecedented” heat wave in the area. This was the only campsite we did not have any electricity. When we booked it we had no idea that the weather would be so hot. 38C during the day, 28C at night.

Our first night was a challenge. The dogs were HOT, as were we. At 3:00 I had to bring Leia outside to cool down. I slept outside with her for an hour before we went back inside. Stephanie, the dogs and I all slept in separate areas trying to stay cool. Before we went to bed we decided we needed electricity and AC. The estimated temperature was 31C (humid 41C) during the day and 27 at night.

We had researched the local State Parks in the area and found that Killens State Park, DE had an electric site available. But miraculously Site 13 in this park became available….along with full service….including electricity. The $45 upgrade was worth every penny. The dogs spent the afternoon cooling down, as did we.

September 4-7, 2023 – Chenango Valley State Park, NY

Thanks to the Pilla’s and the Bevans’ for a wonderful weekend at 75 Pine Road…Campsite #20.

We arrived Friday afternoon in almost perfect weather to start our annual summer/fall vacation. Three nights here then we move on to our next destination.

There is always time to relax, but we need to do some work too. Furniture moving, gravel relocation, and making sure the Seadoo is ready for use. On Saturday we joined the Pilla extended family for supper as they celebrated Lynne’s 29th birthday. Hot dogs and Hamburgers, along with 2 chocolate cakes, and coconut cream pie to celebrate. Followed by a great campfire, and discussion on electric cars!

This was a first for us. Camping in Algonquin Park – Mew Lake Site 16 in April! Our earliest visit before that was into the interior, probably mid May. My guess would be Stratton Lake. We arrived on Thursday with some nice sun. On arrival we found that our chosen site was quite wet. Stephanie had quick look around at the other sites and the park booking system to see if we could move….surprisingly the campsite was completely booked for the weekend. The rain continued on Friday off and on. We took a trip to the West Gate and Oxtounge Lake, stopping at one of our favourite stores – Algonquin Outfitters. The rain showers continued Saturday as we went to the Visitors Centre and the Spruce Bog trail. We did not complete the trail because the dogs became soaked very quickly. Sunday was backup day. While Stephanie walked Luke and Leia, I “endured” the snow showers, then rain as I packed up the outside of the camper. We were worried about the ruts we were going to leave when we left, but we were reassured by the Campsite Host, that it did not matter. All in all it was great to camping!