July 12, Saturday: Started the day by going to the Women's Civil War Museum in town. Quite amazing how many women became spies in the war. Or is it???? Several even disguised themselves as men. A couple of them became commanders of troops. Of course when they were found out they were shipped home. The museum was housed in the former home of the Talbot family. This is the family who owned the Talbot Tavern we ate at last night.
After the museum, we drove north of town to visit the campus of the Sister's of Charity of Nazareth. This operated as a college for several years but now is used for retreats and also a hospital and home for the disabled. The campus was very peaceful and boasts several hundred variety of trees with many ponds.
Then we explored the south of town. Rolling hills, farm land, and old houses were some of the views. Started to rain so headed back into town for a late lunch/early dinner. Chose a restaurant called Kurtz Restaurant. It was established in 1937 when the family started serving meals in the lower floor of their home. Now the 3rd generation is still serving meals but they use the whole house. We had soup, sandwiches, and a piece of pie.
Went back to our beautiful campground for a walk on the golf course. Larry gave the dogs and me a first hand description of 3-4 holes that he played yesterday. It was a beautiful night for a walk. However by the time we went to bed it was starting to storm. Thunder, lightning, rain, but not too much wind. These storms I don't mind.
By the way, update Aprille's Mom had surgery and her prognosis is very good. Thanks for your prayers!
Also Larry has been keeping track of our expenses and I mean all of our expenses. Three years ago when we came back East we averaged $135.00 a day. This trip so far we have averaged $158.00 a day. Not bad because he includes food, gas, souvenirs, entertainment, vet bills, chewing gum, OK you get the idea. Actually, this is no mean feat because diesel alone is now $4.68. When you hold 100 gallons it adds up fast.
After the museum, we drove north of town to visit the campus of the Sister's of Charity of Nazareth. This operated as a college for several years but now is used for retreats and also a hospital and home for the disabled. The campus was very peaceful and boasts several hundred variety of trees with many ponds.
Then we explored the south of town. Rolling hills, farm land, and old houses were some of the views. Started to rain so headed back into town for a late lunch/early dinner. Chose a restaurant called Kurtz Restaurant. It was established in 1937 when the family started serving meals in the lower floor of their home. Now the 3rd generation is still serving meals but they use the whole house. We had soup, sandwiches, and a piece of pie.
Went back to our beautiful campground for a walk on the golf course. Larry gave the dogs and me a first hand description of 3-4 holes that he played yesterday. It was a beautiful night for a walk. However by the time we went to bed it was starting to storm. Thunder, lightning, rain, but not too much wind. These storms I don't mind.
By the way, update Aprille's Mom had surgery and her prognosis is very good. Thanks for your prayers!
Also Larry has been keeping track of our expenses and I mean all of our expenses. Three years ago when we came back East we averaged $135.00 a day. This trip so far we have averaged $158.00 a day. Not bad because he includes food, gas, souvenirs, entertainment, vet bills, chewing gum, OK you get the idea. Actually, this is no mean feat because diesel alone is now $4.68. When you hold 100 gallons it adds up fast.
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