Escaping to Escapees' Rally

What a good time we had.  The Escapees Rally was held in Goshen, Indiana, in the middle of Amish country.  We so enjoyed the Amish culture we were able to experience through an Amish Minister we gained the confidence of, and thoroughly enjoyed their luscious food!!


We bought two new recliners to replace one sofa which we had removed.  These were purchased from an  Amish run business.  The recliners are also made by Amish men and women.

The Rally held so much to do also.  We were always on the go doing something.  In the morning, we like everyone else, would go to the Hospitality Tent and get coffee and a small breakfast along with visiting with fellow members.  It was nice to go in the morning and then again at lunch and meet some nice new acquaintances.  It is also a place where we gained information on the updates on new and added activities for the day.  Ken and I both took two craft classes.  These were fun for both of us, and a good way to get to know people and socialize.  There were some seminars offered on travels to places like Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and so on.  Ken attended the one on Alaska.  I was in such pain with my right shoulder I just couldn't sit there; however, he filled me in.  We can't wait to go to Alaska!

Vernon, Amish Owner of Business hangs his hat

Very well made furniture( an ad for Vernon), who deserves it for his hard work  Goshen, Indiana

Vernon's father's buggy and horse.  They will not let you photo them.

Good Year Blimp at Rally!

Over 800 RVs at Rally, Goshen, Indiana.

Another view of RVs.

Timberline RV Park in Anderson, IN.  Morning ground fog.

Pretty picture of fog in the morning.

We did go to a seminar on Amish culture.  This was very interesting, and given by a former Amish member.
We finally left on Thursday, a day early, as everyone had to leave by noon on Friday.  It would be chaos on Friday trying to get 800 RV's out of the RV facility.  We were glad we made the decision.  there was not much going on Thursday afternoon anyway.

We are at home now.  Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama is our home until this Friday.  Ken is going to Red Bay, Alabama to get some work done on the RV, while I am renting a car and staying in Huntsville for doctors' appointments and staying with a girlfriend.

At any rate, we hope you enjoy the pictures of the Rally and on our way home to Alabama!

So That Was The UP!! What A Ride!!!

Ken and I have finally experienced the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  We had dreamed of seeing it for some time, and wow did we have a great time!  Not only did we experience wonderful countryside, nice people, and fabulous times--all making lifelong memories but we look ahead to another adventure--our first RV Rally.

Leaving the UP, we crossed the Mackinac Bridge, which we had hoped to walk had we stayed until Labor Day.   I made several pictures, albeit maybe not the best as Ken was driving and going across a bridge which provided quite a bit of vibration. At any rate, the pictures turned out better than I anticipated.  We are in Harrison, MI, and no longer Yuppers!!  Following are the pictures of the infamous Mackinac Bridge with Lake Huron on the left as we crossed going south, and Lake Michigan on the right.  It's a beautiful bridge.  I am told it is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, being approximately 5 miles, and spans the straits running between Lake Michigan to Lake Huron!!!

Lake Michigan as we arrive at Mackinac Bridge

View of Support Structure of Bridge.

Another view of one of Support Structures of Bridge.  Majestic and Beautiful!!

Bad photo of Tall Ship!!

View of Support Cables & Structure with Lake Huron on Left & Lake Michigan on Right.

Lake Huron on Left.

Well!  We're no longer Yuppers!  We're at the end of the Bridge arriving on the  South Side at Mackinaw City.  Farewell!