Aug 10, 2018 – For the Greater Good

“The fact is, they’re floodin’ this valley so they can hydroelectric up the whole darn state. Yessir, the south is gonna change.” Ethan and Joel Coen, from O' Brother Where Art Thou.. At the entrance of the Guntersville Museum. Having three days to spend at Lake Guntersville State Park, we decided to use one of … Continue reading Aug 10, 2018 – For the Greater Good →

Aug 7, 2018 – Sweet Home Alabama

“Hey Stan, you’re in Ala-F***in-Bama.” Vinny Gambini In Phenix City, AL, the tombstone of a bridge-builder and slave owner reads the following, “John Godwin Born Oct. 17, 1798. Died Feb 26, 1859. This stone was placed here by Horace King, in lasting remembrance of the love and gratitude he felt for his lost friend and … Continue reading Aug 7, 2018 – Sweet Home Alabama →

Aug 6, 2018 – Wilderness Spoiled

“Travel is a Privilege.” Nomadic Matt Over one week into our trip, we finally drove out of Florida. Our first campground in Alabama was a very nice one on Lake Eufaula (also known as Walter F. George Lake). Our site gave us direct access to the water and an easy shoreline for Vivian to launch … Continue reading Aug 6, 2018 – Wilderness Spoiled →

Aug 5, 2018 – Florida’s Unconquered

“The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the government to remove the Indians to the homes assigned them west of the Mississippi.” President Martin Van Buren I rarely think about names of places, but Lake Seminole’s name is familiar, yet seems out of place. So, I … Continue reading Aug 5, 2018 – Florida’s Unconquered →

Aug 3, 2018 – A Room with a Changing View

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” Bill Bryson Vivian and I have a routine when camping in the Everglades that … Continue reading Aug 3, 2018 – A Room with a Changing View →

Aug 1, 2018 – A Place Where People Visit and Never Leave

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. “ Lao Tzu For the past 15 years, Vivian and I spent many days paddling our canoes through the Everglades. On occasion, our trips lasted 8 to 10 days with upwards of 20 miles of paddling from one campsite to another. Everglades … Continue reading Aug 1, 2018 – A Place Where People Visit and Never Leave →

Jul 30, 2018 – Purveyors of Summer Shade

“Sometimes I think I’ve figured out some order in the universe, but then I find myself in Florida.” Susan Orlean Our first campsite. We requested a pull through and they put us right next to the entrance. Five nights at Lake Rousseau RV Resort, the self-described 'purveyors of winter warmth & summer shade', gave us … Continue reading Jul 30, 2018 – Purveyors of Summer Shade →

Jul 29, 2018: Putting Our Home in Motion

“Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience.” Roy T. Bennett After several hours of white-knuckle driving through torrential rain, we arrived at Lake Rousseau in time to sip our wine and watch the sunset reflect colorfully on the soothing water. The tension and anxiety of the day melted away … Continue reading Jul 29, 2018: Putting Our Home in Motion →