Today, we decided to just hang out around the KOA. After a hearty breakfast that was prepared by Teri and Tabitha, we headed over to the pool and swam until noon.
Chaz and I took naps while the kids rented recumbent bicycles and drove around the campgrounds.
We cooked our sandwiches on an open fire in camp cookers and then went to see another movie, The Incredibles.
Another campfire and funny, not-so-scary ghost stories (ask Tabitha about the guppy shark) and we called it a night.
We are packed and ready to leave. We've truly enjoyed our stay here and will come back.
Vacation 2007
Who would have thought that I would come up with an idea like this? Camping!!! Me??? Well, when you consider the great opportunity for our family to be together, the whole camping idea just made more and more sense.
Here's our schedule for the week. I'll be posting updates and pics daily. Good or bad, you will know how the week is going. Please email or post your comments. We'd love to hear from you.
Sunday, June 3 - Depart Dubuque for Watertown, SD where we will meet our good friends, Earl and Sandy Benson. We'll be at the Casino Raceway that evening for the races. Earl owns the track.
Monday, June 4 - The trip to the Black Hills now truly begins. We drive from Watertown to Piedmont, SD. Along the way, we have a stop scheduled at Wall Drug, the world's largest drug store. At Piedmont, we will be staying the night in the travel trailer we've rented.
Tuesday, June 5 - Travel from Piedmont, SD to Hill City, SD. After being checked out by the rental company mechanics that our Suburban is okay for hauling, we will drive the 45 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA. The day will be exploring the KOA and perhaps seeing the evening lighting of Mt. Rushmore.
Wednesday, June 6 - No real plans. More to come.
Thursday, June 7 - Ditto
Friday, June 8 - Reservations on the 1880 Train that runs from Hill City to Hayward, SD. Chaz is really excited about this.
Saturday, June 9 - No plans
Sunday, June 10 - No plans.
Monday, June 11 - Return the trailer to Piedmont and drive to Sioux City, IA.
Tuesday, June 12 - Day trips around the Sioux City area. Lewis and Clarke will be a main topic of discussion. Spend time with our good friend Ann and her kids.
Wednesday, June 13 - After a visit to the Jolly Time popcorn factory, we depart Sioux City for Dubuque, IA with a brief stop at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA to see our good friends there.
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1 comment:
Looks like you folks had a fantastic trip! I'll bet the kids had a wonderful time. I'm jealous! I have not been out that way since I was a kid and would like to take my clan on a trip to some of those same places. Be safe on your way home.
Talk to you soon.
Jeff
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