July 17th: Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We left Huggy Bear RV campground mid morning on the 17th and headed west for Iowa.  It was tedious driving I-80 near Chicago.  But we made good time and landed in Cedar Rapids Iowa late afternoon.  We also gained an hour by changing time zones.  Visiting Cedar Rapids was like visiting an old friend.  Last time we were there was for the college graduation of our daughter Francesca in '98.  The campus was quiet and pristine.  In fact it is a beautiful little gem in the mid-West.,  The building architecture was consistent and neat.  The grounds were immaculate.  After walking around for about an hour we continued north from Cedar Rapids aiming for Lazy Aces in Center Point Iowa.  A small, and very neat and nice campground run by new owners who lived on the property.

Huggy Bear campground Center Point Ohio

Our site at Huggy Bear

A view of part of the Coe College campus

When you enter Coe college as a freshman you ring in.  And when you graduate from Coe you ring  out.

A selfie in front of the bell

One of the nice typical buildings at Coe
Our campsite at Lazy Acres north of Cedar Rapids



A neat homemade train set to ride for the kids at Lazy Acres

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