After leaving Louisville, I began my way across Indiana. While driving, I spotted a sign for an Amish restaurant and stopped for an early dinner.
Schwartz Family Restaurant in Eckerty, Indiana Fried chicken, meatloaf, green beans, sour cream mashed potatoes, dressing, and delicious creamed peas
Homemade peanut butter pie
After dinner, I stopped in Santa Claus, Indiana. It was a nice town and so fitting to visit on Christmas Eve eve.
It was time to settle in for the night. This night I stayed at Hohl Farms in Huntingburg, Indiana. Hohl Farms is a row crop and livestock farm. I had a peaceful night’s sleep and left with farm fresh bacon!
A big thanks to Alex Hohl for hosting me and being so gracious. His farm is one of the locations you can stay at with Harvest Hosts. This is one of my favorite memberships & I will definitely renew it next year.
Hi! I am Christi, a full-time RV traveller since August 2021. I have always loved to travel, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. I was fast approaching 50, my condo was being placed up for sale and I was ready for a major change.
Originally from a tiny town in rural Southwest Virginia, I am the mother to one son and a rescue Shih Tzu, Cappy.
For the last 20 years, I worked in public library systems around the Charlotte & Myrtle Beach areas. I met some amazing people and made great friends along the way.
Follow along on my adventures as I travel the US. I hope that our paths will cross one day!
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19 thoughts on “Traveling through Indiana”
Happy New year! Are you the only camper there? It looks safe & sound…
At the library we old ladies are commenting about how we wish we had traveled like you are when we were more able…’too much time reading books & the time flies by…
Yes, I was the only person there. Some of the places can only accommodate one camper or are limited by camper size. You have to check to make sure there is availability for the date you want and a few other things before you can request a stay on Harvest Hosts.
And I know you are every bit capable of doing this. As much as you have traveled, you would really enjoy it. I knew I was taking a big chance doing this, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
One thing I learned working at the library on Calabash is that life is short and you need to do things while you can. Good advice and I listened!
Wow what a life!! Your adventures are wonderful!! We are all living through you and loving it!! ..😊
On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 11:51 PM Camping with Christi wrote:
> ciffergan posted: ” After leaving Louisville, I began my way across > Indiana. While driving, I spotted a sign for an Amish restaurant and > stopped for an early dinner. Schwartz Family Restaurant in Eckerty, Indiana > Fried chicken, meatloaf, green beans, sour cream m” >
Happy New Year, Christi, from Phil and Brooke. Your adventures sound very special and you are meeting so many people. Maybe a book is in the making 😉
Brooke
Indiana !!.. Kool Loved Santa Claus Town.. Amish Restaurant wow what a feast they served you,.. Yummm ..Farm fresh bacon too !! .. Keep on Truckin` Girl, lovin` your adventures.. On to the next .. Wooo-Hoooo here we Go!!
What a meal! How did you get all the calories out? Thank you on behalf of the American Cholesterol Assn! Happy New Years to you and Cappy Sunny and 68 here in MB!
Loving being able to keep up with your adventures. Brings back memories of a three week trip Barb and I took in 1972 with another couple and a one year old baby in a pop up trailer. We went from southern New Jersey to Salt Lake City with stops in Montana, South Dakota, etc. Oh, to be young again. Continue to have enjoyable and safe travels.
Don DeMore
Christi, I don’t have to travel you are doing it for me and I feel like l was right along with you. You make a wonderful tour guide! Happy New Year and a safe and healthy 2022 to you.
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Happy New year! Are you the only camper there? It looks safe & sound…
At the library we old ladies are commenting about how we wish we had traveled like you are when we were more able…’too much time reading books & the time flies by…
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Yes, I was the only person there. Some of the places can only accommodate one camper or are limited by camper size. You have to check to make sure there is availability for the date you want and a few other things before you can request a stay on Harvest Hosts.
And I know you are every bit capable of doing this. As much as you have traveled, you would really enjoy it. I knew I was taking a big chance doing this, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
One thing I learned working at the library on Calabash is that life is short and you need to do things while you can. Good advice and I listened!
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Happy New Year, Liz! I hope to see you at book club on Zoom in January.
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Nice..Happy and safe New Year!!
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So many neat adventures…and we get to be a part of them! Thank you!
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Wow what a life!! Your adventures are wonderful!! We are all living through you and loving it!! ..😊
On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 11:51 PM Camping with Christi wrote:
> ciffergan posted: ” After leaving Louisville, I began my way across > Indiana. While driving, I spotted a sign for an Amish restaurant and > stopped for an early dinner. Schwartz Family Restaurant in Eckerty, Indiana > Fried chicken, meatloaf, green beans, sour cream m” >
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Happy New Year !!
Stay safe.
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Love Amish Restaurants. I’ve been to a few in the past in Pennsylvania.
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Happy New Year, Christi, from Phil and Brooke. Your adventures sound very special and you are meeting so many people. Maybe a book is in the making 😉
Brooke
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I agree with Brooke, with your talent, you would make a wonderful “Life with Christi” book. Have a wonderful, safe, and adventure filled New Year.
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Indiana !!.. Kool Loved Santa Claus Town.. Amish Restaurant wow what a feast they served you,.. Yummm ..Farm fresh bacon too !! .. Keep on Truckin` Girl, lovin` your adventures.. On to the next .. Wooo-Hoooo here we Go!!
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What a meal! How did you get all the calories out? Thank you on behalf of the American Cholesterol Assn! Happy New Years to you and Cappy Sunny and 68 here in MB!
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Trust me, this is not a normal meal! This was my Christmas dinner.
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Loving being able to keep up with your adventures. Brings back memories of a three week trip Barb and I took in 1972 with another couple and a one year old baby in a pop up trailer. We went from southern New Jersey to Salt Lake City with stops in Montana, South Dakota, etc. Oh, to be young again. Continue to have enjoyable and safe travels.
Don DeMore
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Food looks delicious! Dave’s sister lives close to Santa Clause,Indiana.
MaryEllen
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Looks terrific. Save travels! Happy and Healthy NEw YEars to you and Cappy!
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Love traveling with youlCan’t wait to see what you will discover around your new location! Happy New Year to you and that sweet pooch!
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Happy new year 🎉
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Christi, I don’t have to travel you are doing it for me and I feel like l was right along with you. You make a wonderful tour guide! Happy New Year and a safe and healthy 2022 to you.
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