Another work day. It rained overnight and nothing more soothing than raindrops on the roof. We both slept well so by the time we had tea & coffee, we did not get going until 9:00 or so. We also did the dump station thing so good to go for another 5 nights or so.
Instead of getting back on I-90, we took old RT 20 all the way to the east side of Chicago. Much of it is 2 lane but it becomes a sort of 4 lane interstate of its own, but less traffic and no tolls. The toll situation is a pain.
Once we got close to Chicago we took I-94 right through the middle of the city. Yikes. It was a day of very focused driving. I came to trust the trucks as they are reliable in their movement. The guys that cause accidents are the hot rods lane switching at the last minute.
Gas yesterday was $3.40 per gallon but once we hit Chicago it went to $4.40 (bastards). Tonight in Wisconsin it is back to $3.40. We did a short fill to get us to the cheaper gas. I am a tightwad but when you have a 24 gallon tank it makes a big difference where you fill up.
The traffic died down at the end of the day so the last couple of hours were much more relaxing. Deb made a reservation on-line at a (another) sweet state park in Wisconsin. We pulled in and it was 75 % full so plenty of room. We took a walk down to the lake and then back through the campground. Chatted up a nice woman with a tiny little teardrop camper made by Little Guy. Too cute.
Deb made dinner (rice, peas, chicken and salad) and I washed the dishes. Called my brother to check in while Deb took another stroll around the campground. Tomorrow we aim for Minnesota.
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