We had a couple of days through the week and decided to try out Shamadon Resort in Ayton, Ontario. This was about an hour's drive from home.
The park was a quarter mile off the road so it was very secluded. We had a 'true' drive through site with all hook ups. Our set up time is getting shorter I think. This park had free wifi and free fire wood. The staff were very friendly. There were about 140 sites. The more secluded sites were up on a hill.
We were sitting watching a movie or news when I noticed one of the 2 lights hanging over the counter was just 'hanging by the wire' Al fixed that. It must have loosened from the ride over. Little things.
We would like go back to this park. It was 70$ a night tho. More expensive then some of the others but with some freebies thrown in it was worth it. The bathrooms were the cleanest I have seen.
2 nights and then we headed back home. Not sure where we go next!!
Monday, July 6, 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Wheatley Ontario, Campers Cove, June 16-21
We knew we wanted to try a place a little further from home so Al found us a spot in Wheatley, Ontario. It took us 4 hours to get there. A good drive with the trailer. On the way home Al even ventured on the 402.
Our campsite was a drive through. But a tight one. There was a tree placement that we had to watch out for. A kind older gentleman across the road 'helped' guide us in. We never saw him again after that. Al's confidence is building with towing this big rig and parking it! Although, he would like to be able to just pull in and set up all in one swoop!
It had been raining so it was wet and muddy. But we got all set up. The site was 2 rows from the beach---but that beach wasn't all that good. The sand is way nicer on Lake Huron as opposed to Lake Erie. We could not sit outside either. The 'muffle head flies' were still around. The campground host told us that they were sticking around longer then usual. So we took that to mean they are a spring type pest. They don't bite but they were sure aggravating----on everything and everywhere.
So we are in Wine Valley area. We toured a few wineries----actually only toured 1, and tasted wine at the others. Came home with different Rieslings and Pinot Grigio. Favourite so far is the Island Time by Pelee Island. We also toured Pelee National Park. We took our bikes and biked around 16Ks. Not bad for my first bike ride! There were different school groups in taking their school end trips. All having a blast. We did have to hike the rest of the way to the point of the park. Much like when we were on Pelee Island we had to hike to the most southern point of Ontario---and maybe Canada.
Never have been in Wheatley, Leamington, Kingsville and Harrow it was a good tour. We would go back again.
Our campsite was a drive through. But a tight one. There was a tree placement that we had to watch out for. A kind older gentleman across the road 'helped' guide us in. We never saw him again after that. Al's confidence is building with towing this big rig and parking it! Although, he would like to be able to just pull in and set up all in one swoop!
It had been raining so it was wet and muddy. But we got all set up. The site was 2 rows from the beach---but that beach wasn't all that good. The sand is way nicer on Lake Huron as opposed to Lake Erie. We could not sit outside either. The 'muffle head flies' were still around. The campground host told us that they were sticking around longer then usual. So we took that to mean they are a spring type pest. They don't bite but they were sure aggravating----on everything and everywhere.
So we are in Wine Valley area. We toured a few wineries----actually only toured 1, and tasted wine at the others. Came home with different Rieslings and Pinot Grigio. Favourite so far is the Island Time by Pelee Island. We also toured Pelee National Park. We took our bikes and biked around 16Ks. Not bad for my first bike ride! There were different school groups in taking their school end trips. All having a blast. We did have to hike the rest of the way to the point of the park. Much like when we were on Pelee Island we had to hike to the most southern point of Ontario---and maybe Canada.
Never have been in Wheatley, Leamington, Kingsville and Harrow it was a good tour. We would go back again.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Green Acres in Waterloo Ontario
We decided to camp in Waterloo at the Green Acres campground. I had an appointment with a Naturopath Dr in Waterloo so it was convenient that way. Green Acres had quite a few seasonal campers. We had a really nice site on a pond. Fortunately for us (Al) it was a drive through site! Set up in no time. This campground was close to the St Jacobs market and offered a stay 2 nights get one free. We toured the market on the Thursday. Had not been there in years. 2 years ago the Market had burnt to the ground. They were just finishing up the new building. We also went into the village and I shopped a little in the dress shops and the quilt shops. Lovely town. I would go back to this campground. They also had 3 seasonal trailers that you could rent. (in case the kids would want to come) 10 minutes and you were in the city. It was cold at night so we stayed inside and watched a couple of DVDs.
We finally took our new 5th wheel out for a weekend with friends! Not to far from home though! We went to Ayton Ontario, Silent Valley Camp Ground. A good campground but the black flies were biting. They were not the big flies but little ones. Still left a mark.
We joined some friends there on the Friday to Sunday for the May long weekend. This was the virgin trip and wouldn't you know a tough campsite to get into. Al did a fab job turning the trailer 90 degrees to line it up on the site. Once parked we opened it up and started enjoying the weekend. Friday night it rained so John and Darlene, Chop and Dan came inside our 'home' and we visited by the fireplace! I know---really roughing it. Saturday and Sunday were great days. Good food, walks, games, books read, naps, and campfires. We packed up on Monday and headed home! It was going to be a quick turnaround as we were leaving the Tuesday for Waterloo, Ontario.
We joined some friends there on the Friday to Sunday for the May long weekend. This was the virgin trip and wouldn't you know a tough campsite to get into. Al did a fab job turning the trailer 90 degrees to line it up on the site. Once parked we opened it up and started enjoying the weekend. Friday night it rained so John and Darlene, Chop and Dan came inside our 'home' and we visited by the fireplace! I know---really roughing it. Saturday and Sunday were great days. Good food, walks, games, books read, naps, and campfires. We packed up on Monday and headed home! It was going to be a quick turnaround as we were leaving the Tuesday for Waterloo, Ontario.
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