Indianapolis, IN

 

We left Ashland and took 71 and 70 thru Columbus to the Indiana border. At the border, we went over to US 40 which is nicknamed The National Road because it was the original road from the east coast to the west coast.  It traverses the heartland and we have travelled it many times, especially since it cuts through the heart of Reno.  We have taken it over Jack Rabbit Pass into Denver and really enjoyed the various parts of the road.  It’s different here in Indiana because it goes through so many small towns with all the wonderful architecture of the homes.  Still a lot of Amish farms and the obligatory carriages on the two-lane roads.  We finally cut north and went back on I-70.  There was construction on the east bound lane and, as a result, a horrific back-up on that side.  Glad we were headed West.  Hit the worst weather we have experienced on the trip with heavy rain.  Of course, this is the time the driver’s windshield wiper decides to fall off.  Made it to an area where we could survey the damage.  Always fun to drive in a pouring rain with no windshield wiper.  Ended up taking one of the wipers off the Jeep and putting it on the RV.

 

As we entered Indianapolis, I-70 was closed through the city, so we took I-465 around the south side.  We had decided to not travel far today, so made reservations at Lake Haven Campground just off I-465.  Neat campground, a little crowded, but we don’t mind since our shades are down and we only see what we want to see 😊.  First stop that we have had cable TV and, after a few errors, got the cable attached properly.  A little different having 61 channels, rather than five or six.  The campground had a good laundry, so we took advantage of that opportunity.  Interesting in that it didn’t take coins, but rather operated either from an app or a credit card.  Welcome to the future.  Afterwards, we went to dinner at Outback.  This is the first time that just the two of us have been out to dinner.  Fun sitting at the bar and having a great meal.  We then went over to Walmart (got to buy stock in that company) and did some walking and shopping.

 

Not sure what our plans are for tomorrow, but it’s likely we’ll stay on I-70 and head for St Louis.