Saint Joseph County, United States Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Kanada/USA Sept.23 - Aug.24
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- Jul 14, 2024, 1:49 PM
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 220 m
- United States Indiana Portage Township South Bend 41.674736, -86.26198341°40’29” N 86°15’43” W
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Day 307
Studebaker
July 14 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Wir sind nun im Rust Belt, wo die Schwerindustrie der USA entstand, was auch hauptsächlich mit dem Aufleben der neuen Autoindustrie zu tun hat. Bei South Bend machen wir einen Zwischenstopp und besuchen das Studebaker Museum. Studebaker wurde 1862 als Schmiede gegründet und stelle Pferde Kutschen und Fuhrwerke her. 1902 stellte Studebaker Elektro-Autos her, musste aber 6 Jahre später einsehen, dass die Zukunft dem Benz-Auto gehörte. Die Firma hatte mit der Weltwirtschaftskriese und dem 2. Weltkrieg zu kämpfen. 1966 wurde die Produktion eingestellt.Read more
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Traveler Around the World: Honeymoon
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- Aug 26, 2024
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Altitude: 758 ft
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Notre Dame Snite Museum of Art 41.699097, -86.23528341°41’57” N 86°14’7” W
Day 27–30
South Bend, IN
August 26 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
The next few days were spent chilling out with Freya in and amongst looking at stuff for our trip.

Allan and I also went back to the Notre Dame campus on our own to take some pictures and attend the back to school mass in the basketball stadium. It was strange seeing the makeshift altar and crucifix hanging from the center scoreboard.

It was a beautiful day to walk around the campus though and we got some good pictures. Allan insisted on staying for the free food from the food trucks. I wasn’t so keen because it felt it was dishonest. However, Allan is still technically a student and the event did seem to have a community feel to it with aldults being there with younger kids, people being there with pets, etc. Norte Dame does pride itself on being part of/involving the local community. I reluctantly queued for one food truck while Allan got us some cupcakes from another. Some of the queues were huge and didn’t seem to be moving, so we picked the line for the tacos, which seemed to be moving quickest. Admittedly, the tacos were tasty.

We also went to a dogs on campus event at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the edge of campus). It wasn't very busy, but was a cute little event with some stalls, an agility course and a make-your-own-bandana station. Freya looked very fetching in her new bandana, the artist must have been pretty good to whip up the design so quick 😉. Of course, everybody loved Freya. Even more so when they discovered she was Scottish 😎

We had watched Rudy a few days prior, so we felt that a trip to Corby's was mandatory. Allan forgot his ID, but the guys on the door were nice and let him in anyway. Allan explained that in Scotland, you don’t need to carry your ID on your person, and that if you’re stopped by the police you have 7 days to report to the local police station with your ID. He also mentioned he was 35.

We had a couple of Guinnesses and then headed back home. It was getting late and we needed to get up and head to Michigan the next day.

Allan’s deal of the day(s): free food from the food trucks at Norte Dame.Read more
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Traveler Around the World: Honeymoon
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- Sep 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 791 ft
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Granger Foos Field Airport 41.753384, -86.1108441°45’12” N 86°6’39” W
Day 34–35
South Bend, IN
September 2 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
When we got back from Michigan, we had less than 24 hours left with our best girl. I soaked up every bit of cuddles I could get. We also went outside and played with her new ball and I'm so glad she loves it. I know Nick will take good care of her, but I am going to miss Freya so much! The last day with her passed far too quickly 😭Read more
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Traveler Around the World: Honeymoon
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- Aug 21, 2024
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 791 ft
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Granger Foos Field Airport 41.753384, -86.1108441°45’12” N 86°6’39” W
Day 22–25
South Bend, IN
August 21 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We spent these few days organizing some things for Freya and for the trip.

We made trips to the pet stores and grocery store and we visited Nick’s office/lab/base at Notre Dame.

I forgot how big Notre Dame is! It was nice to walk around and show it to Allan and for Nick to have the opportunity to show us his office and talk about what he's doing for his research. We will definitely have to come back to campus and get some pictures.

Allan, Freya and I also went to a couple craft beer places (South Bend Brew Werks and Hop Station Craft Beer) so that Freya could see some of the town. Strictly (beer drinking) research...for Freya... On a serious note, we did want to try to find some places that were dog-friendly to make Nick’s life easier when heading out with Freya.

Allan’s deal of the day(s): Costco gas (petrol) - using Nick’s Costco card we were able to filled up for $0.30+ per gallon cheaper than the next cheapest place (confirmed by Gas Buddy app).Read more
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New York 2024
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- Aug 4, 2024, 8:48 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 222 m
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Roseland 41.724724, -86.25223341°43’29” N 86°15’8” W
Day 2
South Bend - Day 2
August 4 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Where is Day 1??? That is not how numbering works, Mooney!!! Well, Day 1 was just a travel day. We had picked the triplets up from camp on Friday after teen week, and then we drove to Estevan for the night. After a pile of laundry and a good night's sleep, our first day consisted of a 7 hour (ish) drive from Estevan to Alexandria, MN followed by a supper of sandwich meat and veggies from Target.

And that brings us to day 2 (SEE?? Forgive me for not creating a full footprint of that!!)

Day 2 was another mainly driving day. The goal was to drive from Alexandria to South Bend , Indiana. It was an 11 hour driving day that would take us through both Minneapolis and Chicago. Our hotel was the Comfort Inn By The University.

So we wired up the GPS and headed out on the interstates. Caden took his turn driving and did great. The plan was, long day of driving, get in late and crash so we can get up and get going on Monday.

What we never asked ourselves was... "what does 'by the university' mean?".

I am ashamed to admit that we had no idea that South Bend, Indiana is home to none other that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. NOTRE DAME!!!!

We love Notre Dame. All those Irish, who also love to fight! WHAT IS NOT TO LOVE?!?!

Unfortunately, it is summer so the university is pretty dead, but luckily, it is free to just walk around and take it in. So that is what we did. We raced to South Bend by hitting every toll road we could find and got in to South Bend Early enough that we could grab some supper from Trader Joe's, and then spend an hour or so driving and walking around the University. It is sooo beautiful there. What an amazing and unexpected bonus. The trip is starting off great!!! Tomorrow is a much shorter driving day to Cleveland followed by a few hours at the Rock and roll hall of fame. See ya tomorrow.Read more
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Traveler Great Lakes
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- Oct 5, 2019, 12:42 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 200 m
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Roseland 41.71441, -86.2555941°42’52” N 86°15’20” W
Day 3
Tailgating madness
October 5, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Heute ist Samstag-das heißt College Football! Wir sind dafür nach South Bend, Indiana gefahren. Hier war das Spiel Bowling Green at Notre Dame. 🏈
Ein cooler Tag, denn es geht nicht nur um das Spiel. Schon Stunden vorher sind die Fans auf den Parkplätzen und machen riesige Parties aus dem Kofferraum, also tailgating. 🚗🌭🍺
Erst nachmittags ging es bei Sonnenschein ins Stadion, und die Gastgeber haben mit 52:0 einen eindeutigen Sieg hingelegt. Go Irish! ☘️☘️☘️Read more
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Ulrich Wolff 2017
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- Nov 7, 2017, 10:11 AM
- ☀️ 5 °C
- Altitude: 210 m
- United States Indiana Penn Township Mishawaka 41.66333, -86.1783341°39’48” N 86°10’42” W
Day 90
South Bend ...
November 7, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
... ist eine schöne Stadt am Fluß.
Bei Rory und David verbringe ich einige angenehme Stunden mit Gesprächen über Amerika, Osttimor, Frankreich und Deutschland und dem Essen sehr leckerer Pfannekuchen.
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RV There Yet RV THERE YET 3
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- Aug 22, 2019, 4:08 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 827 ft
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Granger 41.75852, -86.1179541°45’31” N 86°7’5” W
Day 13
South Bend/Elkhart KOA
August 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Craziest thing happened on the way to our campground. We were driving on 331 and crossing over 80/90 when Maddie & Joy were driving under it!!!!! We saw their car! No joke! Silver with yellow NY plates and a bike on the back!!! Soooo fun!!! We were all so shocked that it was actually happening that we didn’t get a picture, but it happened and that is crazy cool! They left Fayetteville, NY 9 hours ago and we left Mammoth 6 hours ago and we cross on I-80/90!!!

Wonderful campground here with hysterical hosts. Playground, pool, a donkey named Jenny you can pet, mini golf, nature trail, pizza delivered to your site and the only KOA with a gelato bar! Maybe have to try it all out! 🏊‍♂️ ⛳️ 🐴 🍕 🍧

Also, passed this Carpenter truck and a fun bridge in Louisville, KY.Read more
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RV There Yet RV THERE YET 3
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- Aug 22, 2019, 11:38 PM UTC
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 719 ft
- United States Indiana Clay Township Maple Lane 41.697467, -86.18291341°41’51” N 86°10’58” W
Day 13
Serendipity #2 Today
August 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Who did we find also going to college?!? Cousin/Nephew Big Patrick driving to Hobart College and he happened to stop five minutes from us for the night on his way!!!!! ❤️ Sooooo great to see him and have dessert together. Good luck in college Maddie & Big Patrick!!!Read more
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RV There Yet RV THERE YET 3
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- Aug 23, 2019, 2:58 PM
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 758 ft
- United States Indiana Saint Joseph County Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 41.69925, -86.23062241°41’57” N 86°13’50” W
Day 14
ND Rowing!!!
August 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Maddie’s freshman class is the biggest in school history! After last year’s first year class of two, they are very excited to welcome a group of 16 towers and 2 coxswains. Check out these facilities, so nice!Read more
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