Is it even appropriate to smile when visiting a battlefield even if its for a tourist photo? Jason didn't seem to think so and in this edition of Where is the Bus now? We are in Gettysburg, PA!
We happened upon some amazing luck when we entered Gettysburg. Upon arriving at The Gettysburg campground, we learned they were having a rally weekend and everyone was having a "Trunk Junk sale" Where Rv & Campers could sell any of their unneeded goods. Once we got to our Parking spot we happened upon something better....THE BEST SPOT IN THE CAMPGROUND! It backed right up to the river. We took naps with the door of the bus open and Kira loved listening to the river. The Campground was one of my favorite stops that we made, nicest and most welcoming campgrounds we've stayed at. The community of Campers was also very charming.
The next morning there were lots of random visitors to the bus. Morning hikers making the trail loop stoping to check out Wayne and asking to come inside. So I opted to stick the Spare change jug on the counter top with a "tips for tours: gas fund" table on it and we gave tours for the next 3 hours. So many people stoped to sign our guest book and wish us well on our journey.
We also happened to met Cherrard and Jill. Our Newest friends, who were renting a T@G teardrop trailer. They were very sweet couple from Connecticut and invited us to stay with them in their home campsite in Salem, CT.
We spent 3 days exploring historic sites and battlefields of Gettysburg and there was still so much that we missed and could have learned. The town is full of amazing information that makes you a little more proud to be an American.We highly recommend Hunt's Battlefield Fries. Its an adorable little sandwich shop that makes great fries and cheesesteaks (I brought my own gluten free bread! Yum!) and sells memorabilia and historical knock offs.
The Gettysburg Cyclorama is a must see. Oil on canvas painting by Paul Philippoteaux, which depicts General Pickett's Char on the Union army. Its the original painting thats 42ft tall by 377ft long. It took forever to paint and then almost as soon as it was finished it needed to be restored due to a fire.
We highly recommend Gettysburg.
