I woke about 7 and went for a nice morning walk around the campground. Saw one chipmunk, but not much was stirring early.

Ralph left about 8 so that he could get gas without slowing us up. It was 9 before we got everything done and left the campground.

Since Darl was a pilot, he is used to operating with a checklist. He has an extensive checklist for the camper. There must be 30 items on his list. And it is a good idea because the camper is a very technical vehicle. It is almost like an airplane. No wonder Darl is so comfortable with it.

Yesterday we traveled about 350 miles, which was probably enough. The motor-home really is harder to drive than a car. It requires constant attention since it is so wide and can cross the lane lines easily.

As we left today, we passed a beautiful overlook with fog covered mountains in the distance. Everyone was oohing and ahing about the beautiful scenery and Darl was commenting about the engineering on the highway. Darl thinks like that. He is always analyzing the engineering of anything, how it works, while everyone else just looks at the surface of the thing.

Driving to Lancaster, we drove through the heart of Gettysburg, which was pretty fun. We drove that 39 foot RV right through the heart of town and right through the battlefield. I was surprised that the main road led through the battlefield. At the next stop, Sarah and Carol both attempted to recite the Gettysburg Address. Carol won.

Then as we drove the bypass around Lancaster I proclaimed, "Sarah wanted to see Lancaster! Check! Let's head for Maine." Then we saw a covered bridge, and I shouted, "Covered bride! Check!"

Then we saw several Amish people in their horse-drawn carriages and I shouted, "Check!"

Thirty minutes in Lancaster and I was already checking things of the list.

Then as soon as we pulled into the campground, the man in the camper next Ralph's came over to admire his camper. He couldn't believe it was home-built and so small. He said, "That's very ingenious." And it is. It is a study in efficiency and minimalism. Everywhere we go people want to talk about Ralph's camper.

Then we hustled off to "Good and Plenty" restaurant, which had been recommended to Sarah by a lady in our church, Evelyn Cartmill. It was good and there was plenty. It is a family style restaurant where they bring big dishes for the whole table. We had cottage cheese, apple sauce, apple butter fresh bread, chow chow, meatloaf, ham roll, fried chicken, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, and FIVE desserts! The food was really delicious, but we had a rather talkative local at the table with us, and he told us far more about himself than we wanted to know.  It was a popular place for large people. The table next to us was populated with industrial strength eaters! I saw one lady sneaking fried chicken into her purse. The sign on the wall said you were not supposed to do that, but she got away with it.

There are lots of Amish people here. They are everywhere. We have already seen about ten horse-drawn carriages. One Amish young man went trailer to trailer in the park with a box of fresh tomatoes. He was offering them free. Sarah took two. Such hospitality.

The bad news is that tomorrow is Sunday and most things will be closed. We are in a dilemma. Perhaps we will go to Hershey in hopes that things there will be open.

I don't have sunglasses with me so I have been wearing a pair of Pat's that slip over regular glasses. Sarah and Pat kept telling me that I looked fine in them and should wear them in public, but when Carol saw me in them the first time she burst out laughing. I bought a new pair at Wal-Mart and I know not to trust Pat and Sarah now.

On the way back from Good and Plenty and Wal-Mart Carol spotted a Goodwill so they were lost there for awhile.

So ends the second day.