Trial Weekend! Camped two nights in Vermont. The first night at the foot of Bill's former log cabin on the hill in Athens; we parked in Jon and Linda's backyard. We tested all the pumps and electrical in the camper. Passed! We tried out the new camp grill outside and had a delicious chicken and rice dinner. Jon and Linda had just come back from a trip of their own so we got some tips there.

Saturday included making lists and visiting hardware stores for supplies. Headed over route 7 from Manchester to locate Mt. Tabor in the Green Mountain National Forest. It is worth a drive there to see that imposing landscape. You are allowed to camp anywhere on the road that takes you over the mountain, but you must be at least 200 feet from the road and any water. We drove to the very top but could not find a place for the camper. Stopped for a while to enjoy a beautiful rocky brook.

We decided to try the Emerald Lake State Park, which we had passed on the way by.  What a large, beautiful place - highly recommend it. There were plenty of lots to choose from since it is still early in the season. They have a picnic table and a fire pit, and we were just a short walk from bathrooms and showers. No plug-ins, but that was what we were looking for. We had time for a nice fire and dinner and a little wine before we heard thunder. Not a bad storm, but it rained all night. Nice sound on the roof.

Can't wait for more.


By the way, Kirby was with us every step of the way. She is definitely a traveling cat. Adjusts to whatever happens and wherever we go.