Monday, April 18, 2011

Well we waged our own Battle of Gettysburg on the trailer today. There is a huge ant problem. They have been battling them for 4 weeks. But when you wake up to them in your bed! It becomes personal!!!!! Also our hot water heater seemed to not want to work this morning until the last person took their shower. BRRRRRR! But not to worry - we fought the trailer - and WE WON!!!!
So after a late breakfast of pancakes and bacon we finally headed out around noontime. We crossed the new bridge out of the campground. Those of you who re familiar with the old one - won't believe it!!! We headed to Gettysburg National Park. One can become overwhelmed by all the monuments there. We chose to do just the big ones and Sally the dog!
After 3 hours on the battlefield we headed to Dunlaps Restaurant in Gettysburg. Nick and Andy had chicken Parmesan. Mimi had fried chicken. Zack a cheeseburger and Kathy a Haddock sandwich. We also had a delicious Beef Pot Pie Soup. YUMMY!
After breakfast we started our trip to York making a stop at Wal-Mart along the way for a few supplies.
In York we headed to Fun Time Cinemas. Kathy, Andy and Zack went to watch Rango. Mimi and Nick went to see Adjustment Bureau. Well Kathy must have shelled out the big bucks - cuz Kathy, ANdy and Zack were the ONLY ones in the ENTIRE theater. and Mimi and Nick had to share with 3 other people.
We headed back home hopefully for a good nights sleep - cuz tomorrow we head to WASHINGTON DC!
Today's trivia questions - What are the dates of the Battle of Gettyburg? What is the name of the only civilian killed in Gettyburg? and finally what is the story about Sally the dog?
Good luck - stayed tune tomorrow!

April 17, 2011

Well after a great 40th birthday party for my sister Lisa Thurlow last night. We hit the road around 9am this morning. This years adventure is leading us to Outdoor World Gettysburg Farm in Dover, Pennsylvania. The trip went fairly uneventful. No traffic, no problems except all day Kathy and the GPS lady had a fight over whose directions were better! Kathy won!!!!!
After stopping for lunch at the Pennsylvania Information Center our next destination was Chocolate WOrld. As we arrived the smell of chocolate invades your senses. We bought tickets for the 3D movie and headed to the chocolate tour. At the end of the tour we were given Hershey drops to try. YUM!
Next we walked around the large gift shop and stores trying to decide what to buy when we come back on Wednesday. Nicholas, Zachary and Andrew even tried their hand at working in the cholate factory boxing up chocolate kisses! LOL
Next we checked out the new Creation Station where you can make your own desserts. I think Wednesday we just might have to get the chocolate fondue!
Next we headed to the 3D movie. Elephants, rats, water, bubbles, kisses attack you from everycorner! Then we got a choclate bar to enjoy on our way to the camp ground.
Once we reached the camp ground, we unloaded and unwound.
We finally decided to head out for supper. On the way Mikayla asked .... "Is that an ostrich?" It was a rug hanging on the line!!!!!
We ended up at Keystone Diner, which recieved 5 thumbs up! We asked the waitress if it was free refills and before your cup was empty you had a new one in front of you! Just ask Andy who had 4!!!! We had the most delicious fresh chicken parmesean, manicotti and Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich.
After a very filling supper we headed back to the campground to do this and head to bed!
But first here is the trivia question of the day>....... What was the very first product Milton Hershey sold?

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Well we're back traveling again. Bringing it all to you here on this blog. Hope you have half as much fun reading this as we are having on our trip!