Heading to Ohio

I headed out of Chautauqua Gorge, towards Pennsylvania. Before I knew it, I was in Ohio. After a couple of hours I wound up in Cuyahoga National Park.

I encountered not one but two aggressive drivers today. People ask me where the worst drivers are located. Yes, they're located near the biggest cities, however I have found plenty in more rural areas as well. With an Arizona plate, and you would think that they could put two and two together that perhaps not only am I a visitor, but maybe I am not familiar with the area, and so taking some extra time to be cautious and mindful is in the sensible thing for me to do. Too bad those people are in a horrible hurry, and not courteous at all. I have decided to call them "special," out of my moments of complete driving exasperation. 14,000 miles and counting.

I found Brandywine Falls and decided to do the mile and a half loop hike. The falls were pretty, and I managed to wade in the water to cool down. I got JoJo into the water as well.  The photo enclosed of Jo Jo here is the "I thought you knew that I dont like the water, and I thought you loved me?" kind of look. He does not like the water. Silly boy. It's hot at 89.° I headed on towards the Everett covered bridge, which seems to be in like new condition. I entered the creek below, and would you believe it, I found a small rock with a fossil, and also a corral rock. I'm always on the lookout, you know. I managed to find a Planet Fitness for the longest shower ever. Fortunately they allowed for overnight parking here, so that worked out very well for the evening and night.

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