Last day in Huntsville

This is our last day here at Huntsville. We have enjoyed our time here except for the truck breakdown. We are parked at the Redstone Arsenal RV Park. It is a nice park with large concrete pads and full hookups. 

When we travel, we meet many interesting people. Next door to us is a single retired flight mechanic turned pilot that travels around looking at the stars. He has a storage unit looking thing on the back of his camper that houses a huge telescope. He is headed to Texas too. He said he is going to one of the darkest places in the U S.  The stars are bright in Texas from what I remembered when we lived there. 

We are so thankful for our friends. The Robinson's live here in Huntsville and they were so generous to loan us a vehicle while our truck was in the shop. We will take it back today. Truck is now fixed and ready to roll. Headed to Lindale, TX tomorrow for a MAPS project. "Building churches, changing lives". 

While here in Huntsville, we took advantage of seeing the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. It was super interesting and as we were in the building that houses Saturn V,  a man (volunteer) just walked up it us to answer any questions. He walked around with us telling us about each exhibit. Come to find  out, he wasn't just a volunteer, but a retired NASA engineer. We felt honored to be talking to him. 

Saturn V rocket. One of only three in the world. 

Huge. I couldn't begin  to get the whole thing in my picture, so I just got the back end. 

Apollo 16 capsule named  Casper because when it went up, it was white, but burned up as it re-entered Earths atmosphere. Astronauts John Young, Thomas Mattingly, Charles Duke brought back moon rocks. 

I now wish I had taken more pictures. 

FCF Territorial 2013

We are in Huntsville, Alabama so that Glenn can go to the FCF Territorial before heading to Texas for a MAPS project.  

Today I got to go for a time of visitation.  But, as I was driving, truck powered down to 25mph and then 15mph.  With flashers on, I crept into the FCF camping site.  Needless to say, we are here until we can get it fixed.

I did enjoy seeing the village and I even got a few pictures. 

This was only a small portion of the lodges. There were 

lodges set up row after row.   Glenn made a number

of them. 

Beautiful leather work by "Longhair". Every FCF member

takes on an FCF name. Glenn's name is "Ramrod". 

This was taken shortly after I dropped Glenn off so he had not 

dressed in his FCF clothes. 

Notice the candle chandelier.  Love it. 

Wares set out for sale or trade. 

A good afternoon but we had to borrow a truck to get me back 

to our home on wheels. 

Watkins Glen State Park --

This is a catch up blog. We have traveled so much that I am having a hard time keeping up to date on the blog. Sometime I don't have good cell service so that is an excuse too.  This is a Throw Back Thursday kind of blog. 

We visited Watkins Glen State Park, New York back in September. I thoroughly enjoyed our day there. We didn't camp overnight but we weren't parked too far in the Finger Lakes Region. 

Here are some pictures of our day.

This was a beautiful hike through the gorge. A must do if you visit Watkins Glen!!

MAPSRV CONVENTION

This was our first MAPS RV Convention since joining in March. We really enjoyed it. It was wonderful meeting other Christian RVers. 

The services were great especially the song service. 

Men choir from Teen Challenge

Great friends. Love these ladies. 

The Gathering. Ladies group. 

The group of us. It seems the pics I am in always catch me not smiling. I always look dorky. 

A little break away for a trip to town and lunch. See,  I have my official red vest. 

Camper row. Room for more. This was the first day we arrived. Yes, more pulled in. 

Loved the water fountain.  

I now wish I had taken more pictures of the Lake Williamson Christian Center but we will be back next year, The Lord willing

Our plans for now is FCF Territorial in Alabama then on to Texas for a MAPS project. After Christmas we go to Miami for another MAPS project.  

Niagara Falls

We thoroughly enjoyed Niagara Falls. We camped at Four Mile State Park; a really nice park. Here are a few pictures because words are inadequate. 

Cave of the Winds

Horseshoe Falls from American side. 

American Falls from Rainbow Bridge. 

American Falls from Maid of the Mist. A must do. 

Horseshoe Falls from Canadian side. Rainbow Bridge in background. 

American Falls from Maid of the Mist.  Rainbow Bridge in background. 

Horseshoe Falls from Canadian side. 

 

We both enjoyed our eight days in Niagara Falls. 

It was hard to get nighttime shots. But it was absolutely beautiful!!