Signs of Spring

We pulled up and out of the Staunton, VA Walmart this morning and had been traveling along smoothly for about 140 before stopping at the West Virginia Welcome Center. It was a very pretty one with a big dog walk, several picnic tables and a large info center where "G" stocked up on more of his "reading" material. It was a convenient place for us to rest and have some lunch. The sun had been out, but clouds gradually began to fill the skies. 

While out stretching our legs, I took a few shots to prove (to myself) that spring is in the air. 

West Virginia Welcome Center

Daffodils getting ready to pop

Yellow crocuses

Purple crocus

After we stopped in West Virginia we were plagued with rain and heavy traffic for about 40 miles due to road construction and a disabled vehicle. "G" mastered the steering wheel like a pro. He will get the official "RV Hero Pilot" Badge when he goes over the George Washington Bridge!

All-in-all, after starting out for the day in Virginia, we travelled through West Virginia and Maryland, each for only a few miles, until I-81 led us into beautiful Pennsylvania, the Keystone State.  We are set up for the night at the Jonestown KOA, which seems to be a very nice place and situated close to Hershey Park.  The KOA Market offers cooked meals and ice cream, in addition to the standard RV supplies, refrigerated items and dry goods. I may splurge on breakfast: bacon, egg and cheese on a roll for $1.85. Although the KOA menu offers grape juice, we don't plan on having any. 

Considering the time of year and the fact that this is a Tuesday, the place is packed, which is a very good sign, for sure. Since we are just ending a harsh winter, we have to envision what this campground must look like in the summer time and it's not hard to imagine how lovely it will be in a month or two. 

I recorded a couple of videos of Lucy during this leg of the voyage. She struggled these last two days with travelling, but I keep telling her, "just a little bit more and we will sit tight for awhile."

Enjoying a bit of sun on the dashboard.

A new spot, mommy's chair. 

It's too late for photos of Jonestown KOA tonight so I'll include campground pics in tomorrow's blog entry, which will be generated on the road to Croton Point Park; our home base for the next five months or so.

Deep thought for the day:  "Don't worry about what time it is....just worry about what day it is. I'm in no hurry. I'm retired." ~ "G"

FYI  For anyone to whom this pertains:  Until our next move, any mail can be sent to us in care of my brother, Will.