September 1, 2009
Driving into Amarillo and trying to decide where to camp for the night was a new experience for us. We really wanted to stay at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, but after reading the reviews and seeing that the temp was 100 degrees, we decided it would be way too hot. We needed a hook up so we could run the air conditioner. The Amarillo KOA seemed to be the right place to spend the night. Our inexperience as a RV camper took a toll. Our electric cord could not reach the electrical outlet and we did not use the AC (so much for a plan). A barking dog and hot trailer did not give us a good night sleep, but a good lesson learned....always have an extension!! We could not wait to get up north where the temps were dropping. Colorado Springs and the Air Force Academy Fam Camp was the next destination on itinerary. Skip's hand was healing and he was able to drive a few hours. He is getting his stitches out at the Academy Clinic. We look forward to spending time with family: Skip's folks, his brother, Mike and his wife, Maureen, and Kay and Julie and the kids. We hope to have time to spend with friends too.
Driving into Amarillo and trying to decide where to camp for the night was a new experience for us. We really wanted to stay at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, but after reading the reviews and seeing that the temp was 100 degrees, we decided it would be way too hot. We needed a hook up so we could run the air conditioner. The Amarillo KOA seemed to be the right place to spend the night. Our inexperience as a RV camper took a toll. Our electric cord could not reach the electrical outlet and we did not use the AC (so much for a plan). A barking dog and hot trailer did not give us a good night sleep, but a good lesson learned....always have an extension!! We could not wait to get up north where the temps were dropping. Colorado Springs and the Air Force Academy Fam Camp was the next destination on itinerary. Skip's hand was healing and he was able to drive a few hours. He is getting his stitches out at the Academy Clinic. We look forward to spending time with family: Skip's folks, his brother, Mike and his wife, Maureen, and Kay and Julie and the kids. We hope to have time to spend with friends too.
