Hello Chicago!

We drove from Niagra straight to a campground in Michigan. We decided it would be best to continue through Detroit and get to setting up the tent a little earlier. Driving through Detroit was a little saddening. The highway we were on took us through the abandoned factories and older buildings. Having the Detroit skyline in the background made it extra potent. 

It's amazing how many times we get asked, "you guys are sleeping in a tent?!" I guess in an age of huge motorhomes seeing a tent is a little shocking. It seems like every campground we go to we are surrounded by trailers and golf carts. Last nights campground was nice, they put us by the restrooms and off by ourselves. It was a little rainy and windy but you wouldn't know it in our tent. L.L Bean, if you're reading this, thanks for making such awesome products! Our Adventure dome 4 kept us warm and dry all night. 

We tried to make a fire, but it was too windy and the wood the campsite gave us was a little damp. Ah well. 

This morning we woke up to the sunrise over our tent. What a cool feeling. A quick breakfast of oatmeal and sausage and a shower got us ready or the relatively short drive to the Windy City: Chicago! On our way we figured we'd stop at a small laketown and see Lake Michigan. Now, if you haven't been to a Great Lake, don't take their name lightly. These things are HUGE! It practically like being at the ocean less the salt water. Huge waves and long beaches along with not being able to see the other side. We still can't get over the size. 

That's a lake?!

We didn't stay very long seeing as how it was so windy and cold. Had a quick lunch, snapped some photos and we're off! Stay tuned for Chicago. 

PEACE!!