We’ve arrived and settled into our next few month’s camping site. The Army Corps of Engineers’ Project Manager and Rangers have been very welcoming and helpful, seem thrilled to have teamed up with us, and feel certain that this is going to prove to be a good fit for both sides. After two days, the required paperwork is done, the weed whacker (and other task) training is complete, and a governmental vehicle has been assigned. Fancy, I know! We’ve already been put to work, as I was hoping, and gave the floor to the women’s bathroom a fresh coat of paint this morning—battleship grey. The men’s floor will get painted tomorrow.
Our lake (see how well I’ve settled in, it’s already our lake) is surrounded by woods and hills, with an abundance of wildlife. Jeff has seen and heard loads of birds already. We’re told that there are river otters in the stream leading to the lake, a few elusive moose in the eastern hills, and many red and grey foxes in the woods. We watched two beaver pull branches and twigs to their home in the wetland this evening and a lone eagle sitting near its nest. The summer Ranger saw a young black bear moving along the eastern edge of the lake this morning while watching for the big buck that he’s been keeping a covetous eye on. This is going to be a good place for animal sightings.
We’re fortunate to have this lovely view from our assigned campsite. I think it’ll be nice to watch the months pass across that little bridge.
While I still want to tell you about those Civil War battle fields and our two weeks between Gettysburg and New Hampshire, for now I’m going to relax and watch a movie before bed. Take care, and if you get a moment, drop us a text or an email. We love hearing what you’re all up to as well.
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