Unexpected Pleasure

August 28, 2026

Sometimes when we’re traveling, we get a wild hair to do something different. Like when we were in South Dakota and decided to pivot through Wyoming and see the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. What fun that was! And on Day 11 of this trip, we did it again!

Neither of us had been to Milwaukee’s American Family Field so we went to see the Brewers play the Mariners. It was too bad they weren’t playing the Cardinals, but it was still a baseball game at a cool stadium.

After a little frustration figuring out the parking app and then at the gate trying to negotiate the online ticket system, we finally made it to our seats. And they were very nice seats indeed! Right above the announcer’s booth!

Terry was in baseball heaven!

And I was pretty happy as well because my favorite Cardinal player from last year is now a Mariner. Too bad he cut his hair. He just didn’t look the same, wearing a different color and having lost his beautiful locks. But I silently cheered for him anyway (I was sitting next to a true Brewer’s fan that I didn’t want to upset) and he had three hits!

During the last Cards game we attended, several foul balls came fairly close to us so of course I googled the seats we were going to be in to see if we needed to be as alert. I found out it would be rare, so I relaxed about that.

Don’t believe everything google says. The guy sitting right behind Terry ended up with a ball that my favorite Mariner player fouled back! Oh, how I wanted that ball!

I settled for a ballpark hotdog and a lemonade. Not quite the same.

The Brewers won the game, and we hung out for a while waiting for the traffic to settle down as it was rush hour at that point.

The photo above was the only one I took that day. Don’t worry, Terry took a few more which he will share with you on Instagram!

The next few days we mostly relaxed and explored one really cool place we already want to revisit. Check it out in my next post!

 

A Day of Rest

August 26, 2026

Even though Day 10 was a Wednesday, we used it as a day of rest. Since we didn’t have far to drive to our next overnight, one of our absolute favorite locations—Door County, Wisconsin, we decided to have breakfast there.

We headed to Scaturo’s in Sturgeon Bay and had the big room in the back almost to ourselves. It was nice and quiet! We ordered electronically from our table, and the food was promptly delivered. . . I had the delicious quiche with a side of fruit while Terry enjoyed a huge plate of biscuits with gravy, eggs, bacon, and hash browns. Then we visited the bakery side of the establishment, and I grabbed a huge piece of cherry pie (which I had been craving since we visited Door County LAST month!).

Our bellies full, we then checked in with our favorite Harvest Host Selina at Bay Marine, just up the street. It almost felt like coming home to be back at that wonderful location!

It was a bit too cool this time to get into the pool, so we did our laundry and took a delightful nap.

We then walked up the street to Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub for dinner.

After a wonderful night’s sleep, it was time for another adventure! You’ll never guess where we went the next day, but I’ll give you a hint: we didn’t wear Cardinal Red!

 

Crossing the Bridge

August 25, 2026

Day 9 of our journey unfortunately dawned cloudy with rain moving in. Terry had wanted to get good photos of us crossing the Mighty Mac, the 5-mile-long suspension bridge that connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The forecast said there would be heavy rain for several hours. The photo opportunity was not looking good.

But we had to get to the other side and continue to our next destination, so we set out anyway. We stopped to get gas, and I wondered why the price was so high, $4.69/gallon, when a little man appeared with his step ladder. He proceeded to clean our huge windshield for us with his little scrubbie sponge and paper towels! I can’t remember the last time a gas station provided that service.

As we paid the $4 toll and headed onto the bridge, the sun came out! And the pictures didn’t turn out so bad after all.

We stopped for a late breakfast at the Beary Patch near Engadine. I had the veggie skillet (it even had broccoli!) with homemade bread. It was so tasty!

And the drive along Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula was absolutely stunning!

We stopped several times along the way to walk the shoreline including at Lakeview Park in Manistique where the beach was sandy with large rocks, with the East Breakwater Lighthouse in the distance. Even the McDonalds in Manistique had a lake view!

We stopped again at the Menominee North Pier Lighthouse. Terry got some great photos!

Before we knew it, we were at our Harvest Host spot for the night at Ahnapee Brewery in Suamico, just north of Green Bay. We grabbed dinner at the 888 Cheese & Co next door and Terry got some beer and we settled in for a rest.

The next day we spent some time in one of our favorite places. . . stay tuned!

 

Why Do I Do This to Myself?

August 22, 2026

Michigan’s Mackinac Island sees 1 million visitors each year. And on Day 8 of our latest journey, we were two of those million.

Our excursion to the motor-vehicle-free resort island had some truly enjoyable moments. From the stunning scenery we saw while tricycling the island’s 8.2 mile perimeter to the free tasting available in 13 fudge shops (no, we didn’t try them all!) to the amazing views of Mighty Mac (the 5-mile-long suspension bridge that connects Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to its Upper Peninsula).

And we could not have asked for better weather. . . mostly sunny with a bit of breeze and a high temperature in the mid-70s.

And to hear clip clop clip clop of horses’ hooves instead of cars, trucks and motorcycles. . . priceless!

But it could have been better. If only my anxiety hadn’t gotten in the way.

You see, being an older female, my body sometimes doesn’t function as well as it used to. And anxiety tends to make certain situations worse. It was over 8 miles around the island with only 1 bathroom stop at the half-way point. No problem, right?

I thought I had it all planned out. I did my research. I studied the facts. With a destination as popular as this one I knew we would need to get up early, take the first ferry of the day to the island, be the first in line to rent a bicycle, and bike around the island before we did our shopping and before it got so crowded. It was going to be a “perfect day” because I knew what I was doing.

Some of you may remember Terry’s post from February of this year about how our plans are not necessarily God’s plans. Check out that post if you’re new here or don’t remember it. . . it’s a real eye-opener.

We did get up early that day. We were on that first ferry to the island (which I still highly recommend). But because of the undue stress I put on myself, the ride around the island was pretty miserable for me. All I could really think about was if I was going to make it to the pit stop.

And I did. Thank you, God.

But I missed out on the joy of the day.

Has this ever happened to any of you?

I went through the motions of checking things off my game plan. We biked around the island. We sampled the fudge. We bought souvenirs. But an unsettled feeling lingered and then guilt crept in because I felt like I had spoiled the “perfect” day for Terry.

In the several discussions about this trip we’ve had since then, Terry continues to say it was still a good day. We came away with lots of unique memories and wonderful photos. And it was a learning experience for both of us. He’s becoming better at understanding what it’s like to have anxiety and I’m learning to communicate how it feels when it tries to control me.

It certainly wasn’t the easy going, enjoy the day as it happens kind of pleasure Terry and I prefer. Maybe next time I will remember:

Isaiah 56:8, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts. Neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.”

And hopefully next time, I’ll leave my anxiety behind.

 Off to the Races

August 21, 2026

Day 7 began with a rooster crowing at 6am. . . I thought this was a horse farm!

While Terry enjoyed his pot of coffee, I enjoyed the company of one of the vineyard’s resident horses. For those of you who don’t know, horses and cats (domestic and wild) are my favorite animals!

Then we packed up and headed up to Petosky, home of Michigan’s official state stone which is a 350-million-year-old fossilized coral famous for its distinct six-sided, star-like pattern.

While we didn’t find a Petosky Stone, we did find a delightful healthy food cooperative where we enjoyed a couple of very tasty blueberry muffins. And Terry had another cup of coffee!

As we were heading out of town, I asked how about we check out that little park across the street?

At first, it just looked like a parking lot with an overlook to Little Traverse Bay. But then we saw the staircase going down. . . 65 steps. . . to the most wonderful park with a waterfall, flower gardens, and an amazing view of the bay!

We waited our turn to get some photos of the waterfall, but we were in no hurry. Then we headed off to our next campsite in Mackinaw City.

Can you guess where we went the next day?

A Challenging Day

August 21, 2026

Six days into our journey and I wasn’t feeling quite myself.

Terry enjoyed a pot of coffee and then we hit the road, heading on up the Michigan coastline. We attempted to eat a decent breakfast at a couple of cafes in Ludington, but the wait time was longer than we wanted. We should have known as it was a Saturday. McD’s to the rescue!

We then stopped at Traverse City as there was an item I was interested in purchasing but wanted to check it out in person before I committed to the item. More on that later.

There were so many people in town walking around, enjoying the beautiful late summer day. Unfortunately, I just wasn’t feeling it.

So, we made our way to Charlevoix, a charming town on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix where we stopped for a midafternoon snack of beer (Terry) and wings.

Then we set up camp for the night at our Harvest Host, the Blu Dot Vinyard, which used to be home to a horse farm. In fact, we parked on the oval that used to be a racetrack. A couple of horses grazed in the pasture nearby and there was a lovely breeze blowing that seemed to rejuvenate me. I worked on writing several posts and finished my second book of this trip.

The vineyard came alive that evening with a crowd of wine/beer and music lovers when a live band began playing. Terry and I grabbed our lawn chairs and parked ourselves in the shade with the others and enjoyed music by the Jelly Roll Blues Band.

We met another traveling couple parked next to us, the Bufkin’s, and swapped scenic travel recommendations. Then we munched on a huge pretzel with cheese and watched the clouds roll in.

The next day held several delightful surprises!

 

Another Day, Another Lighthouse

August 19, 2026

The 5^th day of our latest trip began quite and healthy. My sweet Hubbie made my favorite avocado toast for breakfast.

We then headed to Grand Haven South Pierhead Lights. The Outer Light was just extensively renovated and is currently open for public tours from 10am-5pm, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. We showed up on a Friday. But we still enjoyed the walk out to the lights even though it was quite warm that day.

If you also wish to visit this lighthouse, note that it sits in Grand Haven State Park which is in Grand Haven city limits. This park has right-on-the-beach camping available. The campground was packed tightly with rigs of all sizes stacked right next to each other. Not our kind of campground. But it was just a short walk to the beach and the lighthouse.

We were fortunate to find a parking spot on the street just outside the park. It was a longer walk but we didn’t have to pay for a Michigan State Park sticker.

To refresh, we lunched at Lucy’s where I enjoyed their flatbread pizza and Terry had the Lakeshore Special (a fancy turkey sandwich).

We went back to our campsite on a much smaller lake and did a couple loads of laundry, enjoying the peace and relative quiet.

And then. . . a large multi-family group checked in to the four sites next to ours. And they had several children. . . two boys of which decided to play King of the Mountain on top of one of their cars that was right next to our van. . . for a couple of hours.

One of the little girls wanted to join them but her mom wouldn’t let her.

But this was our last night at this campground.

You won’t believe what awaited us at our next stop!

 

We Rode the Dunes!

August 19, 2026

Day Four of our latest adventure started way too early. . .with a 7am alarm. And since we were in the Eastern time zone now, it felt like 6am to us. Ugh!

But we had a destination in mind that gets crowded quickly during the summer and we wanted to do it before it got too busy.

But first, breakfast! We stopped at Colbys Café in Whitehall where Terry enjoyed a huge cup of coffee (I forgot to take a photo, sorry!) and good ole biscuits and gravy. Breakfast of champions, right?

And then it was time to get a little sandy! We took a ride on the sand dunes with Mac Woods near Mears, a family attraction since 1930! They know how to do it right too. It was an amazing experience!

I admit I was a little bit hesitant, thinking it was going to be faster and wilder than it was. But we were buckled in tightly and held on (well, I did) and it was actually like a gentle roller coaster, zooming around curves and up and down the dunes.

Halfway through the ride, we stopped on the bank of the mighty Lake Michigan. Even though it was hazy/foggy that morning, it was still wild to look out and see nothing but water.

Then we ventured up the road and checked out another Michigan lighthouse, the Little Sable built in 1874. Since it had 130 steps and the same narrow staircase as the Cana Island Lighthouse, I decided to wait at the bottom and let Terry climb it. He got some fantastic photos!

For those of you who wish to check out Little Sable, note that it sits in Silver Lake State Park. And in Michigan to enter a state park, you need a sticker which we decided not to get for now. So, we parked a half mile down the road and walked in.

And after all that exercise, we treated ourselves to Whippy Dip, a seasonal family-owned ice cream, coffee, and burger spot next door to Mac Woods. I enjoyed a brownie sundae while Terry demolished a banana split. We called it lunch!

We finished the fabulous day by enjoying several games of Rummy.

We were certainly not prepared for what happened the next day. . . it was pretty crazy!

 

Another Amazing Island

August 15, 2026

The third day of our latest trek started slowly. Terry made coffee for himself while I had green tea and oatmeal. We sat beside the lake, and I tearfully finished my first book. Yes, even though it had a good ending, I was sorry to see the story end.

But our story for the day was just beginning!

We flew (Terry drives fast!) to HOLLAND! Holland, Michigan, that is.

Our first destination was a fabulous lunch at Salt & Pepper Savory Grill where Terry chose the You Gouda Be Kidding Me burger and I had the Naughty Prime Rib Dip. Terry’s choice even came with a Jalapeño on a Steeck!

Then we spent the next several hours thoroughly enjoying 36-acre Windmill Island Gardens! Although we were a few months late for the well-known tulip bloom, the rest of the flowers were blooming in all their glory! Some of them were even taller than Terry!

After a very informative video at the entrance which detailed the history of the island and the iconic windmill, we were amazed at every turn. From the Four Column hand-crafted Dutch Street Organ to the Dutch Carousel to the Amstel Drawbridge, the island just kept impressing us!

The flowers were so very colorful and well taken care of. I kept thinking as we walked among them how my mom would have loved to have seen them.

My only disappointment for the day (besides the fact that we had to leave the flowers) was that only children could ride the Carousel. Not fair!

It was such a wonderful day!

But even more adventure awaited the following day.

 

 

Here We Go Again

August 13, 2026

Weather geek that I am, last week I noticed there was another heat wave headed our way. I asked Terry if he was ready to hit the road again. He replied, “Let’s do it!”

But we’ll have to wait a day to leave as there are storms headed toward our first night’s stay, I told him.

“That’s fine, let’s do it!”

And so, we did.

We packed some food, drinks, clean clothes and I packed a couple new to me books and we headed north again. This time towards Pure Michigan.

It was a hot travel day with the temperature peaking at 95 outside Chicago. I got a little anxious wondering if it was going to get cool enough in the van to sleep that night. And the forecast was calling for storms in the night which I had thought we were going to miss.

But by the time we arrived at our Harvest Host in Michigan City, Indiana, the temperature had cooled to 83. We had a lovely dinner at our Host site, The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club and then took a walk around the property before tucking in for the night.

Around midnight it started storming with heavy rain and intense lightning. But we felt fairly protected tucked into the trees surrounding the parking lot.

We awoke the next morning to a small lake next to the van but that was nothing compared to the 2” hail and tornados that had occurred nearby. God was certainly looking out for us.

Stay tuned to find out what happened when we arrived in Michigan!

Unexpected Photos

August 6, 2026

Here are three interesting things I didn’t expect to photograph on our trip:

1.      Goats eating grass on a roof (Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, Sister Bay)

2.      Terry with a Woolly Mammoth (Bayview Park, Sturgeon Bay)

3.      Snowmobiler on a highway sign (several places north of Sturgeon Bay).

Life on the road is certainly an adventure!

Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

August 5, 2026

We unintentionally picked up a little hitch hiker as we left the campground for the last time (this trip). I’d never seen a spider that color before. I was so glad he was on the outside of the window!

We climbed Eagle Tower for the last time (this trip) and I took one more photo of the view and BART far below us.

Our leaving was bittersweet. . . we had such a wonderful time in northern Door County we didn’t want to leave but we know we will return some day. But there were still some things we wanted to see and do before the day was over.

So, we headed south to Fish Creek and had a wonderful, relaxing breakfast at Bayside Coffee, which overlooked the harbor. Then we walked and shopped the town!

From fudge at The Confectionery, souvenir sweatshirts at On Deck Clothing Company, a wind spinner from a garden décor store to a jar of cherry jam, we came home with some wonderful treasures!

We thoroughly enjoyed Fish Creek’s walkability and the three public restrooms scattered around downtown were very much appreciated.

We then headed to Sturgeon Bay where we had booked a Harvest Host stay at the Marina. But first we stopped at Sonny’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria and attempted to eat a 12” Gourmet Veggie Stuffed Pizza. Let’s just say we had leftovers for several days!

The restaurant sits at the south end of the Historic Sturgeon Bay Bridge which was built in 1931 and is on both the State and National Register of Historic Places. This draw bridge is the only overhead truss, Scherzer-type, double-leaf, rolling-lift Bascule Bridge that remains in Wisconsin.

While we were waiting for our pizza, the horn blew to announce that the bridge was being raised. As we were seated outside on the raised patio, the sound was very close and loud. I shuddered and grabbed the table, at first not understanding what was going on. When Terry laughed, I assumed he was laughing at me as I startle easily. Nope, he was laughing at his own reaction!

Life on the road is certainly an adventure!

 

We Saw the Light!

August 4, 2026

Washington Island did not disappoint in the least. From the ferry ride, that cup of morning “pick me up,” Stavkirke, and the lavender fields to Schoolhouse Beach with the smooth stones and beautiful water view, we would have loved to stay longer but we had a ferry to catch. As Becca mentioned in our last post, we had one more place to see on our way back. . . Cana Island Lighthouse near Bailey’s Harbor.

After stopping at Mariners Park at Gills Rock to make a quick sandwich, we headed to the eastern side of Door County. No ferry needed to get to this island, we simply walked about a half mile across the rocky causeway to Cana Island.

Originally built in 1869 of cream city brick, the lighthouse was clad in steel in 1902 to protect it from storm damage. It houses a Fresnel lens to concentrate and focus light into a strong, distant beam to guide ships. Originally fueled by heated lard, then kerosene, it now uses electricity.

The 89-foot-tall lighthouse has 97 steps to the gallery deck at the top, via a spiral staircase. For me, it was easy peasy. For Becca, it was a challenge.

It wasn’t the number of steps but rather the narrow, twisty, open staircase that caused her some anxiety. But she made it! And we purchased a sticker from the gift shop to prove it!

Experiencing Cana Island Lighthouse was a nice way to finish a wonderful day. The views from the top were well worth the anxious moments on the stairs. And the walk along the shoreline was priceless!

Check out our Instagram page for more photos.

---Terry

 

The Island that Kept on Amazing

August 3, 2026

The ferry ride to Washington Island was only 8 miles, I kept telling myself. Just 30 minutes. I tried not to focus on the fact that the route crosses the passage named Death’s Door. That the water was choppy. That the van was swaying back and forth. That we would have to take the ferry again to get back to the mainland.

But then we were pulling off the ramp onto the island. And I forgot all my worries and the exploration began!

Of course, our first stop was for coffee for Terry and breakfast for me, at a place called WIS-CO Washington Island Coffee. We then headed to the replica of a medieval Norwegian stave church, the Stavkirke. 

Just down the road we found another piece of heaven on earth, Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm. Imagine being surrounded by 20 acres with over 20,000 lavender plants of 14 different varieties! In the middle of peak bloom season!! I wanted to lie down in the middle of the waving purple blossoms and take a long, relaxing nap. But the island had more to share with us.

And so, we headed north towards Washington Harbor. After driving through a cemetery (the only way to get there), we arrived at Schoolhouse Beach, another amazing beach of smooth limestone stones and clear blue water! While bigger than Pebble Beach, I felt the rocks were not quite as colorful. But the view was so captivating I didn’t want to leave. I built my little stone tower and left it behind as there was a $250 fine for taking any rocks off the beach.

Quite a few families were enjoying the picnic tables, restrooms, and plentiful parking, none of which Pebble Beach had. Even a tour bus was parking as we were leaving.

It had been a wonderful trip to the island, and we promised each other we would return some day to explore it further. But there was a ferry to catch. And another place we wanted to experience that day. Which I will share with you tomorrow. 

Life on the road is certainly an adventure!

 

Breathtaking View

August 2, 2026

The third day of our trip, we slept in. . . till 7am! Surrounded by dense woods inside Peninsula State Park, our campsite was quiet and peaceful all night long.

We woke up hungry and rejuvenated, ready to explore new territory.

On the way out of the campground, we encountered the amazing 60-foot-tall Eagle Tower. It doesn’t sound that tall but situated on Eagle Bluff, this observation tower sits 253 feet above Green Bay. And the views are absolutely breathtaking!

The 100 steps to the top were not too difficult, I only had to stop once to catch my breath. There was another couple who were doing a “fitness challenge”. I lost track of how many times they went up and down the stairs. Seeing them burn so many calories reminded us of how hungry we were!

So, we quickly checked our messages since we had full cell service at that height and walked down the 850-foot accessible ramp back to the van. We drove up the road to the village of Ephraim and enjoyed a huge, delicious breakfast at the historic Old Post Office Restaurant.

After a quick walk on the pier across the street, we hunkered down in the van for an hour while a storm passed over. We explored Sister Bay to the north for a bit and then headed back towards the campground.

But then we took a turn down a rough gravel road and came upon Pebble Beach. I felt like I was in heaven!! Instead of a sand beach, this was a beach of smooth, rounded limestone pebbles! At first, they all appeared white, but the colors were beautifully muted.

I could have stayed all day touching and admiring each and every rock. And I really wanted to take one home with me. But the sign said there is a $300 fine for doing so. So, I stacked and photographed them.

We went “home” and had another lovely night’s sleep in the cool woods of Wisconsin.

Which was good because the next day was jam packed with adventure! More on that tomorrow.

 

 Unexpected Awakening

August 1, 2026

Yes, I grew up on a farm so I shouldn’t have been surprised. But I was anyway. On our farm we only had cows and cats, not chickens. And certainly not roosters. . . that crowed in the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!!

We were jolted out of a deep sleep to a robust “cock-a-doodle-doo” or two just outside the van window in the wee hours of our second day of our trip north. But we were so tired, we fell back asleep quickly. But then around 5am he started again and didn’t quit.

And so, we rubbed our sleepy eyes, grabbed a drink out of the fridge and hit the road again.

It was a foggy morning, and we didn’t have much of a signal on our phones. But we soon found a highway and after a few hours we were ready for breakfast.

We found ourselves in the gorgeous historic town of Port Washington, Wisconsin, home to 13,000 residents. We stopped at an interesting old multi-level building which housed Java Dock Café and ate a quick bite and got Terry some strong coffee.

Heading north out of town we noticed an extremely large construction site and wondered what it was going to be. Of course, I checked google and found out a huge data center was being built there. This made me very sad that such a beautiful town was going to have such a large eyesore right next to it.

A bit further up the road, since we were in the area, we agreed we had to stop at Lambeau Field. Terry wanted to put his Chiefs shirt on for the photos, but he refrained LOL!

And a couple of hours later we arrived at Peninsula State Park, which was to be our home base for the next 3 days. We had some time to kill before we could check-in to our campsite, so we visited Eagle Bluff Light House, built in 1868, which is inside the park. We were a little disappointed by its lack of height and the fact that visitors are not allowed to go to the top of it. But it felt good to stretch our legs after the long drive.

We then checked out Nicolet Bay Beach, which was packed with lots of interesting families, enjoying the bright sunny day. And when we saw the food trucks next to the parking lot, we decided we had to try their huge brats with kraut and spicy mustard. Delish!

After a hot steamy shower at the shower house (there was very little ventilation, unfortunately), we found our spacious wooded campsite and parked. Exhausted, we were asleep by 8:30.

We were amazed by what we found just up the road the next morning! Tune in tomorrow to find out what it was!

 

Escaping the Heat

July 31, 2026

While the heat wave was brewing out west, Terry and I decided to “get outta Dodge”. I don’t tolerate heat very well and heck, Terry always wants to travel! Plus, BART had just gotten a couple of upgrades, and we wanted to try them out (more on that later).

After watching some informative YouTube videos—thank you LoveNesters! —we decided to head north. We threw some clothes and food in the van, and I checked the radar and traffic and we hit the road.

There were some showers and accidents on my screen for the latter part of our first day’s driving, but Terry was sure that all would be clear by the time we reached that point. And, of course, he was right.

One of the things we do when we drive anywhere is to check off the state license plates we see on the road. Terry’s rules are that the plate must be on a passenger vehicle (no tractor trailers, etc.) and that we both have to see the plate. Bonus points are awarded if the plate is from outside the US.

So, we’re driving along, headed north on I-55 in Illinois when Terry points out a Mexican plate from Puebla. Bonus Points! He then admits he doesn’t know what part of Mexico that is. Google Queen that I am quickly inform him that it’s just east southeast of Mexico City. And then I notice that’s the region I actually visited on a mission trip I took with my church about 10 years ago! What a coincidence!

A few hours later, we arrived at our resting place for the night. . . an alpaca farm near Belvidere, Illinois. The site is one of several Harvest Host locations we have used as we travel. But they had more than alpacas! Pictured above is me with their kissing llama!

Life on the road is certainly an adventure!

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