Geneva On the Lake (Erie), Ohio Day 18

Geneva on the Lake, Ohio

Today we atarted about 9 AM from Romulus to Geneva NY where we gassed up and met Jim Gregoire, Pat and Peter’s son.  Jim shared some of his ideas and experiences with us.  It is clear that he has had a difficult life, but his kind and gentle spirit shone through.  We took Interestate 90 West through Buffalo, NY to PA.  In Southwest NY, near Lake Chatauqua we started seeing huge vineyards.  These continued through Northwestern PA and were quite a sight.  We continued on Interstate 90 through Erie PA to Geneva on the Lake. 

We set up camp at Geneva State Park.  They charged us full rates, even though we use no water or electricity.  Bummer!  Camp went up quickly and Jo Ann and I took a drive to the beach on Lake Erie.  There were actually a few kids in bathing suits, but nobody was in the water.  It was sunny, about 68 degrees.  Lake Erie was impressive for its dullness.  The land was very flat and the water is only 8 feet deep. 

We continued driving to the Lodge.  This was an impressive modern structure, right on the Lake. We had a great dinner a buffet with succulent BBQ ribs, corn on the cob, salad, fruit, French Onion soup, and cobbler.  Jo Ann had a couple glasses of Robert Mondavi Merlot and I had a Sam Adams Boston Lager.  It was a nice way to end the day.  The Lodge had Wifi so we could check our email and get yesterday’s blog up.

When we got back, Jo Ann noticed that the trailer was showing a little bobbing.  Some of the bolts had worked a little loose so we tightened them.  

We saw a single deer, a reminder to be vigilant out here.  We turned in to sleep at about 930.  We will get up early and strike camp quickly as it will be in the low 40s tomorrow.