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St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Harper’s Ferry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our drive from Pennsylvania took us through Maryland, Virginia (briefly) and finally West Virginia. Our family has a lot of history in this state!<\/p>\n\n\n

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On my last stop in Lancaster County I learned about the importance of transportation in this area. Pennsylvania is the fifth largest state and ninth in population density. What that means, essentially, is that there are trucks fucking everywhere<\/strong>. Especially, it seems, on the otherwise scenic roads I traveled on to get here. One almost took us out – when I looked in the rear view camera he was awfully close! At least I know now I can make a panic stop in Starship Excellent Adventure (read activated ABS). Big fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gettysburg Flyby<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Gettysburg with Abe: When I inquired if he perceived things as unusually peculiar compared to his carefree days, he responded with a simple yet profound statement: \u201cThe Dude Abides.\u201d It was a moment of profound insight and wisdom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

We decided to see what we could see at Gettysburg in Starship Excellent Adventure with both Saucer and Engine sections attached. Turns out not much. But we did get really hot walking around the Visitor’s Center (no dogs allowed inside) and a chat with Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We arrived at our big campsite denuded of any trees where we landed the Starship. This one is a Holiday KOA meaning kids everywhere. I can’t believe they charged me a pet fee and want me to wear a fucking wristband. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not a tree in sight at our Harper’s Ferry campground! Well – at least nearby \ud83d\ude1f<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the park was quite nice and I did enjoy a dip in the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harper’s Ferry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n