Waterloo to Shangri-La

This leg in to Vineland was going to be a relatively short one at two hours, so we didnt leave until 9.  For those that know the area, the Highway 8 portion from the 401 up to the north winds through the combined cities of Kitchener and Waterloo with exits and lane changes worse than any American cities we went through.  In fact, in all the travel we did down to Arizona and back I only had two instances with drivers either cutting me off or giving me the finger because I was apparently going too slow.  On the trip up from the 401 the other night and back down the following morning I had three drivers that took exception at my driving for one reason or another.  Mind you they all had their elbows up as they passed so perhaps it was something else.

To get from Waterloo to Vineland the shortest route is down Highway 8 to the 401, over to Highway 6, down to the 403, and finally over to the QEW.  It is typically a very heavily trafficked route but this day the drive was not bad.  Light rain and cold all the way so we were both wondering what on earth was going on with this weather.

We pulled in to the Shangri-La Campground about 1130 and were set up within an hour.  This campground does not officially open until May 15 like most parks in Ontario, but they do allow snowbirds to use the facilities if they arrive early.  There is one other RV here so we expect it will be super quiet.

We arrived full of water with nothing in the gray or black tanks so are good for about three weeks before we will need service.  Despite the cold weather I hope it warms enough before the end of the month that they can turn on the water.  At this point we are planning to remain here for three or four weeks.

We are not fully home yet but this stop is going to be a nice one.  I am from the Niagara Peninsula and my parents and brother and sister are here so we are looking forward to seeing them and relaxing.  Buds are out on the trees and if we get a bit of warmth it wont be long now before the place starts popping with fruit blooms and the familiar smells of spring.

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