Smell The Chocolate??

They say you can smell chocolate all over Hershey PA. I guess my nose isn't up to it or maybe they have already moved to Mexico? However, the kisses still line the streets and the amusement park sure looks full.

We haven't made it to the museum or to Chocolate Town, but it is definitely on our agenda this week. Yesterday took us to West Chester PA, the home of Q-V-C. We paid our $7.50 to take the studio tour. I thought it was very interesting. It is a huge operation (obviously) with over 2300 employees in one location. We learned that the best sales day took in over $80 Million and of that $65 million was in Dell Computer sales (the Today's Special Value that day). We also learned that they plan to broadcast from China during the Olympics.

I do have to admit I was a little disappointed in the Studio Store. I expected to see a much larger display of products available to buy on the spot. I think the Outlet Store in Lancaster had more products. Of course they were returns, demo units, and low quantity items. In any event, I'm glad I went.

Another fine Hershey institution is the Milton Hershey School. The school offers pre-K through high school education to Pennsylvania children. The students live in group houses with house parents and several other students. As I understood it, the education and living expenses are paid. The Hershey wealth is evident in many places throughout the city. Many people benefit from the various organizations and corporations.

The weather has been erratic at best. We arrived with temps in the 95-100 range and so humid you can taste the moisture in the air. Then we started getting some thunderstorms which helped to cool things down. Today we haven't had our air conditioning on at all. Gave me a chance to catch up on laundry. Given a choice, I'll definitely take cool.

As you follow us around, be sure to email us destinations in the area. We'll try to check them out and post information on our blog.

John's brother lives near Hershey so we got an opportunity to visit with him and his wife. We enjoyed catching up on all the news. Niece Sara is a recruiter at a North Carolina University and Nephew Adam is about done with his degree in Pittsburgh. That's another good thing about the full-time RV life - you can go visit friends and relatives and still have your house with you.

You all enjoy the rest of the week. See you next time.

b