It's been quite some time since I updated you all on our travels; this is because we have not been traveling! We are still in Tennessee - aside from a few day trips to see local points of interest, we have spent much of our time visiting with fellow stalled travelers and waiting on parts for the bus.
It's been a few days since I last updated this blog. We left the beautiful site on the lake for an equally beautiful spot in the foothills of the mountains. We stayed a few days while the experts decided the best course of action to address various issues with our coach - electrical, a "clunking" noise in the front, and other things they found when doing a thorough examination. The decision was made to put the coach in the hospital (otherwise known as the Wander Works lot) for a few days to get more thorough diagnosis and do the work needed. When you're living in a coach full-time, this equates to us living on the Wander Works lot.
We are still in Tennessee. Having found a little slice of heaven in Tennessee, we decided to take the e-bikes for a ride around the park and to the saltwater pool. I took a pretty nasty fall on my bike and broke my hand, injured my face and knee and sprained my foot. Good thing we were in a beautiful spot to lick my wounds for a couple of days while we prepared to go to Wander Works.
It's a beautiful Sunday morning in Rutledge, Tennessee. We were fortunate to find this stunning spot at May Springs RV and Campground - overlooking the lake! Praising God for safe travels and this opportunity to experience His majesty.
Spent the night in a beautiful truck stop with a little lake outside our window. We made it to Vison RV salvage - indescribable number of totaled Class A RV’s! Met the owner’s wife and she took us on a tour with her golf cart - what a unique experience with another wonderful lady! We have met so many unique, friendly people on this journey! Got the parts needed and changed them out in the dark just before the rain came!
On the road again with our new alternator - got the new one put in in Salem. Kentucky bound!
Well, we made it to Salem Illinois Landers Iron Saddle. A unique place with a working horse ranch, wonderful people and great food! They allow dogs in the restaurant, so Cagney was able to join us for dinner. As we suspected last night, the bus alternator is not working and has to be replaced. Fortunately the owner of the Iron Saddle also owns the local truck repair shop. Now we wait to see if they can find an alternator that works for our bus.
From the shores of Lake Michigan to the fields of Ashkum, Illinois. Wonderful people, peaceful place and delicious food at the only restaurant in Ashkum - Beans & Barley.
Our first night on the road was a wonderful experience! Through Harvest Hosts we found the Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City, Indiana.