Surprisingly pretty Iowa back roads

We continue our brand-new journey into Iowa this second day.  I'm learning to manipulate this long and intimidating rig somewhat, but it is still pretty nerve wracking.  Watching mirrors, watching gauges, worrying about the cats and the dog, hoping I don't mess anything up.

We've planned our route to take us mostly on secondary roads (that is to say, Microsoft Streets & Trips has planned) and this last section south through the mid-section of Iowa is nicely hilly and scenic.  I'm finally able to relax a bit and enjoy the countryside.

Our destination for the night is McGowan Recreation and Wildlife Area in Bloomfield, IA, owned by the Davis County Conservation District.  What a charmer this campground is!

The place is deserted except for us, and we pull into a site parallel to one of the fishing ponds which dot this old farm.  50 amp and water,for only $14 self-service.  Grass and trees, birds and breezes- heaven!

So pleasant is this quiet and serene little piece of Iowa, that we decide to stay for a few days.  How hard it is to realize we have no more timetables, no places to be!

Monday will be time enough to get back on the road;  for now, we'll just relax.