Prior to us leaving, we received a call from the campground that we had reservations at telling us he could not accomodate us because our planned campsite was under water. He graciously called the other campground in town and was told they had space. Halfway through Wisconsin I called the number and left a message. Didn't here anything back. Got to the campground. No one in the office and door was locked. Remember, it is pouring rain. I stood in the rain, calling the 3 numbers posted on the door. Gave up and went back to the rig. We sat there a while and called one of the numbers again. Finally got a human being....the owner. He told us we could park in one of 2 spots so that was good. His son would be by to settle up with us sometime. We got Buzz parked with me directing the back up maneuvers....in the rain!
A few hours later the clouds and rain diminished and the sun came out.
This little guy was strolling across the road, enjoying the sun that he hadn't seen in a week.
Later in the week I took this pic. Do you know what it is...a logful of turtles. Trust me!
We went to the Damn Riverside Sports Bar for pizza. This barge was passing through the locks. Told these guys that they would be on Facebook.
The barge's name was the American Beauty.
We watched another barge make a u-turn on the river. Now, that had to be tricky!
Wednesday was a glorious day. The sun was shining. JB went golfing. I was by myself for 4 hours. Clipped coupons and went to a bench on the river to read.
Drove to Balltown and ate at this establishment, which is more than 150 years old. Unfortunately, it burned down and burned a second time when it was under construction a couple of years ago. The locals helped rebuild it and they are once again a thriving restaurant. People come from miles around because they have always had excellent, reasonably priced food.
Thursday was another glorious day and I was by myself again but only for 2 hours. I woke up with half a swollen face, due to a bug bite. Lovely! We still haven't connected with the camp guy and we are leaving tomorrow. Maybe he is just looking for donations. We do like this campground better than the reserved one so it was a blessing in disguise that they got a weeks worth of rain!
A tidbit----German immigrants purchased this land in 1844, envisioning a German settlement. They named the town Guttenberg. The town still has a very German feel.
Went out to lunch today and tried to pay with a debit card. They were out of paper! Have you ever heard of that?
We finally connected with the campground owner after a couple more phone calls. HE was going to connect with us tomorrow but I told him I would rather write out a check and slip it under the office door. He said the door should be open and I should put the check in the cash register. And I did!
Heading for Waukon tomorrow.
See how trusting the Northern Midwest people are. Remember Leland, no one knows where their house keys are!
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