Billing themselves as “America’s Best Campground” really sets them up for failure, but this “ABC” Campground” (here in Branson, MO) is really nice. The bathrooms are super clean but available by door code only. (More of a nusiance, than security.) The availability of wireless internet and cable TV really speaks well for the place, and “escorts” when you’re coming in and looking for your site is a nice feature. Each site has a graveled level spot for an RV with a paved patio at the “front door.”

The campground is only about 1/4 full, but it’s early in the season. I’m sure at peak times, the place is packed.

We were eligible for a couple discounts and ended up paying about $25 nightly, which isn’t bad.

We took it easy today. After setting up, we just lazed around.

John took out the water heater. The tank is split from end to end. I think it’ll have to be replaced, but he’s optimistically hoping we can find a welder who can make it water tight again. Since the heating part of the unit is still functional, he may be right. We’ll see tomorrow. We did find a “salvage” RV place nearby and might resort to picking up a whole replacement unit there.

Tonight we were going to leave after dark to see the “lights” of Branson, but John’s asleep, and I’m in no mood to leave our cozy place.

Weatherwise today was perfect!! Daytime highs were in the mid 70’s. Tomorrow’s predictions are expected to be higher than today. Moving from tempterature zone to temperature zone requires multiple layers both in dressing and sleeping. We’ve switched from our down comforter to a lighter weight one for tonight’s sleeping. It should be about 50 instead of about 30 tonight.

Pizza and wine made a lovely dinner.

We might go see a “show” tomorrow, but all the good deals require the purchase of tickets in advance, here at our campground, and we aren’t sure what we want to see. We will probably drive to Branson without tickets and figure out what we want to do when it’s too late.

We really aren’t into viewing shows anyway. We love to perform, but being part of an audience isn’t as appealing. Seems like the thing to do when in Branson, but we may just sight-see.

Tomorrow’s our only full day here, then leave early Wednesday…. and on our way West.