We were on the road at 7:22 AM (EDST) which means it wasn't even 7 AM in Illinois, our destination. We had angst about construction on I40W at exit 364 where so much back up has occurred this past week. But Gypsy (our GPS) assured us there was no delay according to her live traffic connection. This time she was right and we breezed through the one-lane area without delay. We have encountered a LOT of construction, much of it not identified on DOT websites, which Ann had visited prior to leaving home, or Gypsy's live traffic connection. Much of the construction is on bridges, trying to improve some of the many, many bridges in the US which are in sore need of repair. So far no construction has caused us to stop, just slow down.
We passed through Metropolis, IL where David visited with family members, and arrived at our campground about 2:15, having stopped for lunch at a very nice Flying J in KY. We like using Pilot/Flying J fuel centers because they cater to big rigs/trucks and are easier to get into and out of. We also subscribe to Good Sam's fuel card which gives us 4 cents off the posted price of fuel, in states which allow discounting. We learned on our Wisconsin trip that Wisconsin does not allow discounting at the pump!!
Our campground is in a very nice, wooded, level-gravel site with free-range chickens running around. I've attached a photo of their coop. My Mom, who loved to raise chickens, would have found this to be a very gemutlich (that's German meaning comfortable, cozy) campground. They also grow very large squirrels. The carved eagles, outside the office, are very impressive. We had time after arrival to visit the Southern Illinois Artisan Center nearby. I wish I could win the lottery (but then I'd have to buy a ticket, eh!) so I could afford to buy some of their beautiful juried items on display.
Tomorrow we head to Topeka, KS.
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