Camping on the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg!

Again, my post is overdue, for this camping trip was the 20th of May. Unfortunately on the morning of the day we left, Ken dropped our camera and its work was over!!!!  So, we were unable to take photos while on the camping adventure.  Our friends have some photos for us, but we have not received them.  I decided to post info about our trip and add the photos later.  So, here goes!

Ken and I left on Thursday morning after a "graduation program" for our 4 year old daughter who completed her 2nd year of nursery school.  A milestone that Grandma and PaPa just couldn't miss.  It was fun to see how the children have "matured" since the program last year.  A lot less crying and shyness.

We were on our way to the Ferryboat Campground around 11:30.  Just as we left our driveway, it started to drizzle.  It had stopped by the time we arrived at our destination, about 1 1/4 hours from home.  We got out of the truck to register and Ken asked if we should take an umbrella. (It was starting to look threatening).  Of course, I said, "It won't rain till we come back".  WRONG!  Not only did it rain, it poured!!!!  We waited for 20 minutes in the office till we could run to the truck and only get damp!  When we pulled into our designated site, we were unable to get out of the truck - deep puddles on both sides.  Also, we couldn't see the sewer hook-up.  After calling the office from our truck, we discovered we were ON the sewer hook-up that was buried under the water.  Wow!!!  So, they guided us to a different site where we would still be beside our friends.  This time we were able to get out of the truck on Ken's side without losing our shoes in the puddles.  We worked together getting set-up in a light rain.  Great way to start our 4 day camping adventure, but at least we were still laughing!

Our friends, Fred and Doloris arrived in time for supper and we were able to cook over the open fire.  But, right after we finished eating at the picnic table the rain started again.  We had a fun evening playing cards and games in Willie!  Our other friends, Sam and Kathy arrived around lunch time on Friday.  The rest of the weekend was fairly rain free, but overcast.  We did go to a local winery for wine tasting and an Amish market that was nearby for homemade sticky buns and a few other goodies.  This campground would be a great place to camp later in the summer when the ferry is in operation and you can kajak, tube or canoe on the Susquehanna.  None of that was happening while we were there due to the high rough water.  They have porch type swings on the shores of the Susquehanna which are relaxing and picturesque when drinking your morning coffee.  We ended our 4 day weekend with hot dogs and s'mores over the open fire for our Sunday lunch send-off.  It was a fun weekend not far from home.

Beautiful rainbow over the
 Susquehanna River