Rain, Rain, Go Away Come Again Another Day!

It sure was rainy today.  It wouldn't quit.  Though when I checked the weather the rain only measured .67" at the Knoxville airport.  It was the first time I wanted a rain gauge for the RV.

 We are awaiting the start of Escapees RV boot camp tomorrow.  Have begun to meet people as  they arrived and the weather permitted.  It was fun to see that the Hills are here.  I read the blog that Dennis writes.  I've learned a lot from the various blogs I read and so this event should be enlightening.  We met one couple who are doing their second boot camp because they learned so much the first time. Tomorrow will be hotter, but we will be inside so it won't matter too much.

Our First Escapees Park - Raccoon Valley, TN

Tonight's parking spot is way different than last night's. Of course so Is the price.  One an RV resort the other and RV park.  About $50 a night difference.  We will be where we are for almost a week.  We will be doing day trips till the RV boot camp begins on Friday.  We are about an hour from Great Smokey Mountain National Park and want to return there tomorrow to go up "Old Smokey" - Klingman's Dome the highest peak in the park. We were going to do it last night but it rained.

Raccoon Valley has all we need and is clean and quiet.  It is much quieter than the "resort" which was filled with kids.  Emma will miss the water play in the river. They had won an award for their flowers and plantings so it was really beautiful even though the spaces were just as tight. Raccoon Valley seems to have fewer dogs which also makes it much quieter.  There are no fire rings so no wood smoke blowing around or blowing in ones windows. I miss that a little bit I must admit.  It has been so hot that I am not wanting to sit out much, so that is ok.