We finally left Missouri on June 6th (see previous post about our three week “unexpected, health related” delay). Because of having to rearrange several of our planned stops, we had to drive 5 days straight (approx. 4-5 hrs. per day) to get to the first reservation that was nonrefundable (we never like making nonrefundable reservations because sometimes “life happens”). We made it safely to Manheim, Pennsylvania, for a ten day stay.
This year has had a VERY UNUSUAL event! It is something that only happens every seventeen years. There were strange noises at nearly every stop we made on our way to Pennsylvania. These creatures were everywhere and VERY NOISY.



Manheim is close to Pinch Pond Family Campground where we stayed for ten days. It is a nice, very family oriented campground with tons of activities for all ages. It is also close to Hershey, Lancaster, and Lancaster County which is one of the areas of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Can I hear someone say “Daytime Road Trip!”
Our first day trip was through Manheim on our way to Lancaster and Lancaster County. Manheim is a community founded in 1762; it was incorporated in 1838. It is quaint little town has an interesting history (Google to find out more if you’re interested) and a lot of historical buildings.





On to Lancaster and the Amish Pennsylvania Dutch Country. We stopped in Lancaster to grab a quick bite to eat for lunch. We never did explore more of that town, but it looked like a really nice city. We were told to take Hwy. 30 out of Lancaster to find several Amish communities. One thing is for sure: the Pennsylvania countryside is SO beautiful!





A couple of days later, we took a day trip up to Hershey, Pennsylvania. In case you don’t know: THIS is where Hershey’s chocolate bars are made (along with a bunch of other candy that I didn’t know Hershey’s made!)!








Being in Hershey, PA was a lot of fun. The whole town is all about the Hershey’s candies and factories. The history of all that the Hershey family as done for the town and the surrounding counties is very interesting (again, use Google for more info). Interesting fact: all the street lights in the town of Hershey are in the shape of Hershey’s Kisses!

We really like Pennsylvania and still have a couple more places to visit. You will find out where in the next post.
So, for now ….. “On the Road Again!”
Betty