Trip to Bolerama & Takoma Park, Day 11

Friday, July 17, 2026, Day 11, Cherry Hill Park, College Park, MD, Day 2 - 0 Miles, 665.3 Miles For The Trip

Not quite as hot today; 87°F at 11:30AM. Lots of haze in the air but still not enough smoke to smell it. There are hazard conditions warning - the pool is closed. After a morning walk I sat in the trailer reading. 

Around 11:00 I headed for a shower. The showers here at Cherry Hill (there are three bathroom buildings, all the same plus a set in the Clubhouse) appear to be designed & built by someone that expects to use them. While a bit tight for large folks, they are practical. 5 in Bathhouse #1, one flat floor & large for disabled. The other four have a bench & 4 hooks in the drying area, a shelf that is high & easily accessed from the shower, and a soap dish in the shower. Standard shower head and adjustable water temperature. Overall, I rate it an A.

After that is was sitting around in the trailer reading. The smoke is worse today than it was yesterday so sitting outside even in the shade was uncomfortable.

Around 2:00 we headed to Karin's. Since I have trouble backing the truck onto Carroll street from her driveway, I usually park in an abandoned parking lot down the street. Today they appear to be repaving it so it was out. I found a parking place nearby.

We sat around with Karin, Noah and Brian for the rest of the afternoon. 

Anne, Noah, Guido & Karin

We went to a Thai restaurant the Kin Da. I had garlic broccoli with shrimp. Very good and a lot of it. All the meals were enough for two, although, of course, I ate all of mine.

We were back at the trailers by 7:30 or so, sat out for a bit then came in to post today's page.

Until Tomorrow - 

Trip to Bolerama & Takoma Park, Day 10

Thursday, July 16, 2026,Day 10, Cherry Hill Park, College Park, MD - 0 16.2 Miles, 665.3 Miles For The Trip

Another hot day. We headed to Dempsey's of Ashton for breakfast, then finished packing up the trailers and headed out. A short drive to Cherry Hill. We even managed to ignore the GPS that insisted on hopping on I 95.

We are set up in sites 330 & 332, full hookup "Deluxe" sites (that means you get a table with 4 chairs) on fine gravel for $115.00 per night. The site needed 1 1/2" side to side & lowering the tongue by 2". 

Me in Site 332

The Guidos in Site 330

There is just a bit of shade at site 332; more at 330 but still hot at 92°F. The AC is working hard to cool down the trailer.

After setting up I sat in the trailer and read. A friend and former Technical Director at SUNY Oswego is planning to stop by for a visit. 

We walked over to the Club House to sit around and talk for the afternoon. Ken & Lorna left around 3:30, and Karin arrived a little after 5:00. This time we sat in the shade, although it was still pretty hot at 96°F. Anne headed to the Scamp with breathing problems. While you can't see the smoke or smell it, it is giving me a sore throat. Tomorrow is suppose to be worse. If it is we may spend the day in the trailers.

Karin headed out when I had to do my 7:00 eye drops. 

Dinner was an Amy's Enchilada with Spanish rice & beans, while the Guidos finished off yesterday's sandwiches.

Until Next Time - 

Trip to Bolerama & Takoma Park, Day 9

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Day 9, Bill & Deidre's, Highland, MD, Day 2 - 0 Miles, 649.1 Miles For The Trip

We hung around the house after breakfast, then headed to the Full On Sandwich shop in Rockville, MD for lunch. I had a very good turkey avocado sandwich with home made potato chips and we shared a batch of excellent onion rings. Lots of tree damage on the drive from the storm that went through on July 5th. None at Bill & Deidre's, but some of the near by streets were tree covered enough that they had to take lots of detours to get around. They were without power for 2 days.

Back at the house we watched some TV and relaxed. Very hot outside, but the AC at the house kept it comfortable. Inside the trailer it is 95°F with the Maxx fan running at full speed. The refrigerator is doing OK with that much heat: 42°F & 7°F.

We watched some more TV and kept putting off dinner until it was bedtime. I really didn't need or want any - Lunch was much bigger than usual and I'm still full.

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Trip to Bolerama & Takoma Park, Day 8

Tuesday, July 14, 2026,Day 8,Bill & Deidre's, Highland, MD - 227.5649.1 Miles, 421.6 Miles For The Trip

A much better drive than yesterday. Most was on major roads including interstates I 99 & I 70 with a short bit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

We arrived at Anne's cousins around 3:30. We parked the trailers in the street and will be staying in the house. It is hot, and with no power (just the Maxx fan in the trailer) sleeping in it would be tough.

Me

The Scamp

We sat around and talked until we managed to decide on dinner - two pizzas, a Hawaiian & a white pizza with mushrooms and black olives.

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Trip to Bolerama & Takoma Park, Day 7

Monday, July 13, 2026,Day 7, Lauder Family Campground, Frenchville, PA - 207.3 Miles, 421.6 Miles For The Trip

Not as cool as last night, but nice enough for sleeping. We got a late start, and an even later arrival at the campground. Our Garmins (a combined 4 of them) all gave different routes. I think we picked the wrong one which, while mostly roads with dividing lines, took us all over the place. We arrived around 6:00. The sites are on coarse gravel, full hook up for $41.60. Individual bathrooms are next to the site. I did have to drop the trailer to get the tongue down 2", and add 3/4" side to side. Although far apart in the alphabet, the sites are next to each other.

Site G

Site A

Made a quick dinner of Bubba chicken burgers, beans & ttortoni salad. 

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