We took a long walk around the CG to show Fred and Doloris different loops for camping, the rec center, pool, miniature golf course, etc. They offer many activities here and the facilities are very nice. We ate lunch and then we drove to Mt. Gretna to take the Governor Dick hiking trail (about 1 mile) to the lookout tower. Ken and I had hiked the trail many years ago, Fred had never done it, and Doloris thought she might have been on it when she was young. We had trouble finding the right trail, many different trails merged at numerous locations, but eventually we found the tower. It was a hot day for hiking, but we enjoyed climbing to the top and looking out and seeing Lebanon, Ephrata area, and possibly Manheim. Right near the tower was a field where we could watch 100's of beautiful large butterflies. It really was a gorgeous site.
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| Governor Dick Tower |
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| These are the ladders inside the tower to get to the top. There are about 9 ladders and a landing between each! |
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| Great view from the top! |
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| Somewhere down there Doloris is sitting at a table! |
Back to the CG by 4:30 after checking out a Class C that was for sale along the road. Fred and Doloris are hoping to buy something abit larger in the next year or so and are keeping their options open. We got together with Fred and Doloris for cheese, crackers, and wine. Men started the fire and we got food ready for supper, including the corn on the cob. Ken found a way to grill it on line and it gets delicious. You husk the corn, rub it with olive oil, and then place in foil on the grill. Takes about 30 minutes and has to be turned frequently, but it is yummy!!! Nancy and Neil Savage joined us for a very late dinner, and then we made snakes around the campfire. A 1st for Nancy and Neil. We "broke camp" around 10:30 when it started to storm.
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