We waved goodbye to rainy but pretty Bethel and with very heavy stomachs (indeed), we set off to find Tripp Lake and Sarah!
Despite previous comedy map moments on our journey this week, this morning we were making speedy progress so we made our first Walmart visit to slow ourselves down. Stunning. Amazing and crazy deals could have been seized in a pair of shoes discounted to 50c or a three piece luggage set for $29... We cut short our in-depth and probing investigation of everyone's favourite superstore because indigestion from our impressive Bethel breakfast had struck a certain member of the family. On the positive side - we can legitimately include another Walmart visit in our travel plans as there is definitely much more still to see...
After not managing to find very much at the first attempt over the last few days, no one was more surprised than we were, to arrive at Tripp Lake camp an hour and a half early. However, we grabbed this unexpected window of time and scanned the map with our adventurous and spirited zeal and... eureka, spotted a nearby place of interest to visit. A hah! Yup, we were off to a bottled water centre. Obviously we got lost on the way and ended up at 'that' Shaker village - a pretty cruel trick. But finally we ended up at the plant. It did not seem remotely interesting, so we thought perhaps we were in the wrong place. And we were. Once at the source of Poland Springs Mineral Water, we were excited to see two large stone buildings but unfortunately, the visitor centre was actually closed. Straining to read the exhibits in the dark through the windows, we learnt that the buildings were based on Spanish architecture and Poland's water was originally collected in a ladle and offered to guests at the resort, back in the 1830s.
Ok, enough time passed and we returned to camp and it was so exciting!! We spotted Sarah, tiny campers in tow, and had to repress our urge to jump and wave enthusiastically from a significant distance. I say that, maybe we didn't repress it. Camp Sarah has long golden hair and golden skin and golden freckles and knows the words to camp cheers. Camp Sarah seems happy and healthy and Travelling Family is absolutely delighted to see her again.
We got a great tour of this beautiful camp and I think a little bit inside each of us, wished we could be at camp too. It was a little bit like being with a celebrity as little campers eagerly waved and ran over to Sarah and big counsellors came up to say hi all the time. It is noted with pride that Sarah's cabin won the camp plaque for most tidy and well-kept bunk. What excellent teamwork.
Of course we had to say goodbye but plans are afoot for lots of fun together tomorrow. Hurrah for family.
Despite previous comedy map moments on our journey this week, this morning we were making speedy progress so we made our first Walmart visit to slow ourselves down. Stunning. Amazing and crazy deals could have been seized in a pair of shoes discounted to 50c or a three piece luggage set for $29... We cut short our in-depth and probing investigation of everyone's favourite superstore because indigestion from our impressive Bethel breakfast had struck a certain member of the family. On the positive side - we can legitimately include another Walmart visit in our travel plans as there is definitely much more still to see...
After not managing to find very much at the first attempt over the last few days, no one was more surprised than we were, to arrive at Tripp Lake camp an hour and a half early. However, we grabbed this unexpected window of time and scanned the map with our adventurous and spirited zeal and... eureka, spotted a nearby place of interest to visit. A hah! Yup, we were off to a bottled water centre. Obviously we got lost on the way and ended up at 'that' Shaker village - a pretty cruel trick. But finally we ended up at the plant. It did not seem remotely interesting, so we thought perhaps we were in the wrong place. And we were. Once at the source of Poland Springs Mineral Water, we were excited to see two large stone buildings but unfortunately, the visitor centre was actually closed. Straining to read the exhibits in the dark through the windows, we learnt that the buildings were based on Spanish architecture and Poland's water was originally collected in a ladle and offered to guests at the resort, back in the 1830s.
Ok, enough time passed and we returned to camp and it was so exciting!! We spotted Sarah, tiny campers in tow, and had to repress our urge to jump and wave enthusiastically from a significant distance. I say that, maybe we didn't repress it. Camp Sarah has long golden hair and golden skin and golden freckles and knows the words to camp cheers. Camp Sarah seems happy and healthy and Travelling Family is absolutely delighted to see her again.
We got a great tour of this beautiful camp and I think a little bit inside each of us, wished we could be at camp too. It was a little bit like being with a celebrity as little campers eagerly waved and ran over to Sarah and big counsellors came up to say hi all the time. It is noted with pride that Sarah's cabin won the camp plaque for most tidy and well-kept bunk. What excellent teamwork.
Of course we had to say goodbye but plans are afoot for lots of fun together tomorrow. Hurrah for family.
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