Saturday - Day 17

We drove from Essexville, MI to Bellville, MI today, about 150 miles. We are camped at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for the next couple of nights.

Last night and this morning it rained on us for the first time since we have been gone. Some thunder and lightening overnight but the rain was mostly a gentle rain. It stopped early enough so that we didn't have to unhook our hoses/electric in the rain.

We had seen a farm stand selling vegetables on our way into the Finn Road campground yesterday. We stopped there this morning on our way out. They had lots of stuff that appeared to grown right there. While we were making our selections a tractor and farm wagon came out of the field. The wagon was full of freshly picked sweet corn. I can tell you, after having a couple of ears for lunch and again for supper, it was good corn. We also bought some tomatoes, squash and a melon. Haven't tried the squash yet but the tomatoes and melon are also good.

Most of our travels today were on the Interstate, or 4 lane divided highway that was similar to an Interstate. We stopped at a typical interstate rest area and ate lunch in the camper. Paid $3.10/gal for fuel in Bay City. A couple of exits down the Interstate and we saw a Pilot advertising fuel for $3.45/gal. $3.15/gal seems to be the norm in this area.

Don't know if you can read the map below. The red pin shows the location of the fairgrounds where we are camped.

 Lots of stuff in the area. The fairgrounds is in the top left corner of the photo below.

There was an air show here today and the traffic is unbelievable. We have heard lots of planes but only saw one. It looked like maybe it was a WWII twin engine bomber.

Probably because of the air show and tomorrows "flea market" at the fairgrounds, the campground was nearly full when we came in. Kathy just came back from taking a walk (8PM) and quite a few people were pulling out. That is strange because normally is you are at the campground after noon you pay for the next night.

We have a small corner site. It's large enough for us but virtually no room for a picnic table or fire ring.

 The grill of our truck shows at the left side of the photo below. This photo shows the campers on the left side of the road.

 And this on shows the campers on the right side of the road. There are several parallel roads equally full of campers. You can see that the gravel roads are still wet from this mornings rain.

 The stand of trees is just across the road from us. If we want to eat outside we can certainly walk over and use this picnic table.

After getting set up we drove over to Meier's and Kathy did some grocery shopping. I think it was the first groceries she has purchased on the trip, except for the Farmer's Market in Sault Ste. Marie.

Warm here today, a humid 77. Going to be hot, 90's, tomorrow and the next day. Wish we had time to head back to the cooler temperatures of the UP. Only going to be in the high 70's there the next 2 days, then highs in the 60's the next 2 days. Guess it is time to just suck it up. 😊

God is still good, even when the temperatures are hot, may He bless you and yours. I shouldn't really complain about a little heat. We who were born in the United States are a blessed people when compared to the majority of those on planet Earth. AND PTL for AC!