I’m back on the Mississippi River. This time, I’m camped at a Corps of Engineers campground just north of Muscatine, Iowa. It’s one of my favorite places to hang out and do absolutely nothing. Well, some people would be bored, but I spend my time reading, walking and watching.
Julia and her sister took their brother Scott to New Orleans as a 60th birthday present. I’ve been to the Big Easy several times. My grandfather used to say this about places that he didn’t plan to return: “I didn’t leave nothin’ there.” I wouldn’t go quite that far about New Orleans, but I’m content spending some time along the same river—upstream a bit at $13/ night with the Old Geezers’ discount.
Callie is a happy camper.
Mid-week, this place is quiet. I can see the river out the Scamp’s dinette window, and I have a nice buffer of woods behind me.
I’ll build a fire tonight at dusk. There’s a cold Pseudo Sue IPA from Toppling Goliath in the fridge when I’m ready.
2 comments:
Yup, grandpa was right. Some are a "trip of a lifetime." I only need to go once in my lifetime.
A shady campsite and a Toppling Goliath. Doesn't get any better.
Huuurraayy!
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