GENEVA STATE PARK

Nice campground. The sites aren’t very secluded, but neither are they cheek-to-jowl like some places. And the showers are clean and have LOTS of hot water!

Went to deposit my rubbish the morning after I arrived, only to encounter TRASH PANDAS!

Commotion ensued. Neighbors were consulted. A long branch was found, and inserted into the dumpster. The thieves made a clean escape, applauded by onlookers.

Took the dogs for a stroll along the lakeshore, where I had several nice chats with long-time visitors to the area, who told me some of the area history. It has been a summer resort since the late 1800s. Lake Erie is constantly eroding its shoreline: this trail had to be completely rerouted.

I was told that Lakeshore Drive has been relocated away from the lake at least once, and many of the stately homes, which once had long sloping lawns and wide beaches, now cling precariously to the water’s edge.

And so, back to camp:

Make up your mind, guys!