50 miles in 2.5 hours. Going around Chicago. July 30, 2017-Day 39

Yes, it is true, it took us 2.5 hours to go 50 miles.  Roger Pynappel could have done it in less.  We left the Naval Training Base in North Chicago at 9:30 am and didn't get to Van Buren State Park (Michigan) until 4 pm.  Out of fear, we took at really wide and circuitous route around the "windy city" but it still took us, on a Sunday, 2.5 hours to go 50 miles.  Think about that you all and never, never complain again.  Just sayin.

Other than being cooped up all day with Russ and Ceilidh, the whole thing went pretty well.  The campsites are nice -- electric only, and $25 a day.  Apparently this place is pretty popular because there are campers of all types here -- tents, RV's, trailers.  All pay the same.  The beach at Lake Michigan (the other side from last night) is not far.

Tonight we went into South Haven, MI (5 miles from the campground)  for dinner and we were blown away at this little town that has so many tourists!  Everywhere we went had waiting lists of 40-90 minutes.  Remember, this is SUNDAY night.  We finally settled on dinner at the River Tavern -- good ribs (sweet baby ray's) and no line.  Dinner for 2, including tip and wine:  $50.  The waitress was born and raised there and when asked, she said everyone came from Chicago and Indiana.  Big tourist place.  Truckee has nothing on this place.  Amazing!!!

Back to the little home and happy to be in the Mitty!!!

Weird little doll at the restaurant hostess stand - thought you guys might like itl


Russ and Ceilidh on a walk to the beach

Eclectic - that is the only word that fits this house

Dinner at the River Tavern.  It's the same everywhere!!

Lake Michigan from the Western Shore

I don't know who these guys are but this mural depicts the abundance of Michigan!


A tribute to our Firefighters!

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