We arrived in Chicago on Tuesday ready for a break. Our first night on the road was at a Knoxville Tn KOA. In the middle of the campground was a whiskey still that was in active use till the 1970's along with a history of moon shining in the state. It reminded us that the start of stock car racing was "rum runners" who souped up their cars to outrun the law. When that era ended, after WW2 we had a whole generation of men who loved fast cars, thus the hot rod.
The next night was spent at Wal-Mart parking lot in Columbus Indiana. Chance to shop and relax for a bit. Despite being within a 1/2 mile of the interstate there was very little noise, got a good night's sleep.
On Tuesday we battled our way through the turnpike that runs around Chicago, after two hours and $23.00 in tolls made it to the North Chicago KOA. Then back again on the turnpike to pick up our friend Verna in downtown. We had dinner out in "Little India" at a Indian / Pakistani restaurant. Another hour fighting our way through the city, turned out a Cubs game was just starting and it seemed like the whole city was on their way to the game.
Vern's condo is on the "Gold Coast" with a wonderful view of the lake front. Since it had been almost 4 years since we saw each other spent the evening catching up.
I am watching the beginning of rush hour on the lake front freeway thankful that my morning rush days are over.
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