The first ever driving experience of a camper was that it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. And gas mileage really is bad - 8 mpg! I'm glad we rented in SD and didn't haul from Iowa.
We made the trip to the KOA in about an hour and got checked into space 175. Not too much to say about the campsite itself but the campgrounds are impressive. They have a nice pool, water slide, large playgrounds, and stables. The kids are going on a ride on Thurday morning!
We got camp set up, ate lunch and went swimming.
Here's our home for the next week. Notice the awning? Well, that evening a storm blew up suddenly and if it were not for the assistance of our neighbors we'd have lost the awning in the wind. You should have seen me and Teri holding onto the awning for dear life, praying that it wouldn't blow away, break or rip apart....my adrenaline was pumping so hard. Luckily we were able to get the awning rolled up and back into place. We are learning quite a bit about camping.
Heading to Mt. Rushmore on Wednesday and Mt. Rushmore Caverns.
Here's Chaz relaxing:
5 comments:
Glad to see you made it with that
camper...was somewhat worried about that. Glad you had a good time at the World Center of Speed and I am really pleased that we converted a new fan to dirt track racing...have a great time in our beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
Earl
We're happy to see all of you having a good time. We love the pictures so far and happy that you were able to recruit some help from your camping neighbors. Hope the weather cooperates with you, it looks like there's some great family fun out there. Can't wait to see more! Love, Monica & John
That looks like so much fun! Love the pictures. Don't forget to eat a buffalo burger in South Dakota. They are really good. Love, Kathy and Dave
Hello Link Family!
Thanks for setting up this blog so we can see a little of what you are getting to do. Reads like you're having a good time. We'll be thinking of you tomorrow while you are on the train! You might have trouble getting Chaz OFF. :-)
We have some big winds in Dubuque today (and all over IA) so went over and checked the deck/yard for how secure it was. Everything looks to be OK. Have fun and we'll check in once in awhile!
GMA Cookie & GPA Troublemaker
Looks like you folks are having an awesome trip! I'm sure this is one that you will all remember for years to come!
Been there and done that with the awning! Glad you got through it ok.
Take care and have fun!
BTW. great choice of trailers! ;-)
Jeff
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