Now finally I have internet access AND time to update you on what is going on here in gods own country.
We arrived on schedule to Chicago from London and picked up the RV at Abel RV on Wednesday July 3. It met our expectations fully. We were a bit worried about paying USD 5,000 on the Web without any recommendations or security for what we actually had paid for.
We left Chicago heading for Chesaning in the RV. We arrived at the Forsyths and met a very friendly family. The Forsyths were Christophers second host family.
Friday we drove the motorhome to CHESANING SHOWBOAT CAMPGROUND to be close to the Indepence Day fireworks that night. In Chesaning they have the fireworks on July 3 because a lot of the families go to bigger cities on July 4 to se bigger fireworks.
That Friday we were invited to the Ebenhoehs for the fireworks. We had a splendid evening with an overview of the park from their house. Alexander and Christopher slept at a friends house and came home Saturday morning.
Saturday Doug and Josh Forsyth went golfing with Dan and Kurt. Alexander and Christopher went kayaking on the Shiawasee River with Sam, Alex and John Forsyth. They caught four turtles.
The Forsyths invited us to Applebys to have a traditional american dinner. Very delicious and good company.
Sunday morning Dough and Kurt went kayaking with Damina on the Shiawasee River. They got in church late were Susanne and the rest of the Forsyths were. Funny to experience an american church service. The service at the Forsyths gives six stars out og five.
Sunday afternoon we went to Cedar Point with Steve.
Monday were spend in Cedar Point and Soak City. Christopher, Alexander, Steve and Kurt all took the Dragster. 0-120 mph (192 km/t) in 3,8 seconds. Thats as fast as a F1 car only it does not go 420 feet (126 meters) up in the sky afterwards to loose all speed just to gain it again going directly towards the earth again. It’s all over in 17 seconds
Tuesday morning up early and off to Chesaning again. We should attend a Rotary meeting at Arthurs Pizza 12:15. Really nice people that have enjoyed having Christopher staying there as an exchange student for 11 month (aug. 2007 – july 2008)
Tuesday afternoon were spend at all the Outlets in Birch Run and at the worlds largest Christmas store Bronners Christmas Wonderland. Late afternoon we picked up Jonah in Chesaning and drove to Houghton Lake to stay at his grandfathers house at the lake. We arrived safely and so did Denise.
Wednesday we spend with Cheryl, Denise’s sister and father Thomas. We should have sailed on the river in their pontoonboat but even though it was tested the week before it would not start. We had a great day in lovely sunshine right on the bank of the lake. Very good service from Cheryl and Denise. Thanks.
Wednesday late we drove off to go to Newberry KOA very close to Tahquamenon Falls. We arrived around midnight after having had a whopper.
Thursday we went to Tahquamenon Falls, the Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Harbor Springs and Petosky. We finally found a very nice KOA at Petosky. AND finally we had internet again 
Now very tired after having experienced a lot today.
