Sunday August 26, 2012

We have been real busy visiting the many interesting places in the area. We have also been busy with the full timers from Texas we met here at Bear Cave Resort.

We first went to the city of Shipshewana and the famous market there. It was a nice drive from Buchanan to Shipshewana on a good 4 lane highway. When we arrived we were amazed at the size of the "market". It cost us 3 dollars to park in a field that was a long ways from the actual vendor location. The attendant taking the monies said it cost so much because of the drought that led to an increase in the cost of watering the area. We can testify to the effects of the drought as we passed corn fields in Ohio and Michigan that were all a total loss. Fortunately, rain came in time to save the soy bean crop but the devastation caused by the drought was  everywhere on our travels. I would recommend a trip to Shipshewana to all who visit the area.

an OLD Ford RV

Our next outing was to the Motor Home Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN. The units we are using today are a far cry from what these early units offered. All the old RV's were interesting to see and I would have to place them as a small step above a good tent! It was a start that has led us to where we now drive really great homes on wheels around the United States, staying in great RV Parks. We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to travel in such a great country.

Buchanan Michigan is a really nice small town that has that small town feel and attitude. We visited their town park where they had a farmers market set up. It was a nice farmers market with a real bonus. They had free concerts throughout the day with local musicians performing all day  and a band from Chicago as the headliner Saturday evening. It was a very enjoyable day.

Getting set up for music in the park

First group of the day 

There was one songwriter/musician who sang his own creations. He performed for a half hour and his songs were all about eating local grown food! This was certainly different and I don't think he will make it on Americas got talent.

Watching the concert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 That is me - in the empty chair. On Linda's right is Maxine, our new friend from Texas. The guy in green is her husband, Jim. They have been full timers for 6 years and loving it. Really nice couple. We have enjoyed playing cards with them and going on outings, too.

the MAIN selection of the concert

That was the end of the day for us.