Gherkintrude

I like the sound of the old maps and guides. Unfortunately living in Liverpool, not alot of American guides get over although I have a great old postcard book of Venice and a old travel guide to Denmark complete with map. I even found an old camera with a half used roll of slide film still inside. Still haven't gotten it developed yet. I'm looking forward to my next trip to the states to hopefully dig out some old guides at the thrift stores and yard sales. I tried to stop at the yard sales when we over last year. We were on Rt 211 in Virginia but the backseat teenage drivers had no time or patience for such things that don't involve air conditioning and food. It was great reading about your collections. Kind Regards!

Their own root beer? You really know how to tempt a girl. All I need now is somewhere to get some decadent chocolate cake.

Besides sleeping in a tent in the backyard when I was a kid the last time I went camping was over 7 years ago. It was a motorcycle trip through France. The scenery was wonderful. The camping was not. Crowded fields and tents right next to each other, it was depressing. On one site we were woke each day by a gaggle of ducks that came quacking by promptly at 7. The only redeeming quality was fresh croissants delivered every morning. I'll take a hotel and a breakfast buffet any day!!!

Thanks for all your suggestions. I like the idea of microbreweries, although as driver I'll have to stash my bounty until we reach our destination. That twisty stretch of road is both tempting and terrifying. I'll have to see what the weather's like during our trip and if I feel like Wonder Woman or a wimp.

Anyone have any suggestions for a scenic route from the Poconos (Mount Pocono area) to Pittsburgh? Also any good places to eat along the way? Especially somehwere that does fish well (and nice desserts are always a plus). Thanks!