Well, another glamping season came to an end. As a regular reader will tell you, I spend usually between 3-7 weekends up in the Pocono's at the Woods Campground from late spring till late summer. Its a lovely time spigot of land and a very good time, where all are welcome, and a good time is generally had by all. This year found me with 5 weekends booked, including this year, the closing drag show. I never got around to sharing much of the glamp ground in posts with what being away a lot. The Woods actually closed the week before Halloween, but my very good friend Wayne asked if I wanted to come up last weekend for the site owners to get the sites closed up and packed for the winter. Since my camper sits on his site, and to get my mind off of Buster's passing I took him up on it, and it was just what I needed to clear my mind and set me correct again. The foliage was absolutely stunning, but I can't lie, it was cold as hell up there. Needless to say, the place was mostly quiet as it's now closed to the public, but it was just what I needed. Nature comes through again. A few snaps from this summer...
This was a baby bird that was on the side of my camper window. But then...
Yes, jumped to my plate and took a shit on it!
The guys on this site, built these lit "totems" made entirely of Skyy vodka bottles. It looks so cool at night.
This is the site of Garrett and Frank who own the B&B I stay in at Rehoboth Beach.
Good drag friends and sisters Adendra and Hedi Ho at the White Party
Now THAT is a disco stick!
Say hi to Joia
Just a drag queen playing her violin in the woods. Adendra
The rainbow bridge in the Memorial Garden
Some friendly queen who enjoyed a photo opt.
This weekend though, the Lad accompanied me to get the camper closed up, and help Wayne close up other part s of the site too. Looks so odd to see everything all empty. And we enjoyed one last bonfire the first night. Before heading back, the three of us hit up the charming town of Jim Thrope which is about 20 minutes from camp. It's also been coined the Switzerland of Pennsylvania. If you have never been and find yourself in the Pocono s area, you have got to check this town out. When we hit the bend of the road, it takes your breath away for 1, just how high up you are, 2- the vistas and foliage are astounding, and 3-and then this quaint town comes out of nowhere.
Jim Thorpe is a charming small town re- named after the famed sports legend and is celebrated for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. It's known for being a friendly tolerant destination where all visitors- feel comfortable and at home. The town's historic streets, beautiful mountain scenery and the vibrant community spirit and offering of shopping and eateries make it popular for a fun getaway. And be sure to check out the Asa Packer and Harry Packer mansions while there. Asa Packer was a railroad tycoon and found of Leigh University. His mansion served as inspiration for the Haunted Mansion at the Disney parks. His son Harry carried on the tradition and built his own mansion there worth a look see.
A sign at the Molly Maguire Pub. She apparently didn't take shit.
The Asa Packer Mansion
As you can see, we took a nice pew and rest after the packing up was done. We just about fell asleep on the dock. Peaceful.
