Following Spring's Return

The campgrounds provided by the Corps of Engineers have all been very nice.  We mentioned that the one we stayed at Sunday was quiet, so was the one we found near Benton Illinois on Monday.  Here is a photo of our patio, set up for company.

About 2 years ago (when we still had the 5th wheel trailer) we met another couple who have a residence in this area, but live in their motorhome.  We have been following each other's travels since then.  They came out to our place on Monday afternoon for lemonade, then we went to their place for awhile, then we went out to dinner together.  It was great to touch base with them again.

As we travel north, we keep hearing that spring has not yet come to MN and WI.  Two days ago the dandelions were mostly white in TN, yesterday they were a mixture of yellow and white in southern IL, and today's are just getting started.  The leaves on the trees are also getting smaller; they are just now opening here in central Illinois.  Tonight (Tuesday) we stopped at a State Park for a change.  There are others at this park who are also traveling north, but they are traveling slower since it is still snowing in MN and Wisc.  We may spend an extra day here hoping that the weather in MN will become tropical.  Phoenix sure is looking good!

We still plan on getting to Mpls on Friday.  We're so anxious to see family and friends!