Driving in Florida, in the summer. Our five-month trip begins here. Our tow route to Blue Springs State Park. Avoid driving I-4 through Orlando while pulling at all costs! Our 250-mile towing route from Chokoloskee Island to Blue Spring State Park began and ended without drama. Well, maybe a little drama as we drove I-4 … Continue reading Jun 16, 2019 – Springing into Action
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Sep 19, 2018 – We’re not in the Tropics Anymore
Not what I wanted to see on a September morning! "Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories." Anne Bradstreet Using the reclining chair heater for the first time, I sat huddled in a fetal position under a crocheted blanket that was given to us as a wedding present from a dear friend … Continue reading Sep 19, 2018 – We’re not in the Tropics Anymore
Sep 12, 2018 – Has Anyone Seen the Bridge?
"When I was on top of a tower on a clear night, it was almost as if you could touch the stars. The sky was so beautiful." Ron Zielke, Mackinac Bridge ironworker The bridge reflects on the calm Straits of Mackinac When I was growing up in northern Michigan, my parents often drove us north … Continue reading Sep 12, 2018 – Has Anyone Seen the Bridge?
Sep 3, 2018 – Full Circle in Northern Michigan
“The two most engaging powers of a photograph are to make new things familiar and familiar things new.” William Thackeray The sun peeks through the fog over the Jordan River Valley. It was like old times, driving down the rutty dirt road through the remote Jordan River Valley looking for a place to pull off … Continue reading Sep 3, 2018 – Full Circle in Northern Michigan
Aug 27, 2018 – The Rally
"I meet people and they become chapters in my stories." Avitjeet Das Vivian and I are not the type of people to join a crowd or follow a trend; in fact, we typically avoid both. Nevertheless, by purchasing a fifth wheel and going full time, we automatically became members of several RV-related groups. Not only … Continue reading Aug 27, 2018 – The Rally
Aug 13, 2018 – A Cave, a Woman and a Camera
“I won’t take a picture unless the moon is right, to say nothing of the sunlight and shadow!” Frances Benjamin Johnston Coming out of the cave into the light. One thing I have learned during our RV travels thus far, is that no matter what place we visit, there is a story of a fascinating … Continue reading Aug 13, 2018 – A Cave, a Woman and a Camera
Aug 9, 2018 – Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
“When you come to a fork in the road … take it.” Yogi Berra The day started out so easily. We all wish our drive could be like this all the time, right? Railroad crossings in Alabama do not often come with a signal. Following a near miss, we were told that you must roll … Continue reading Aug 9, 2018 – Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
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
Changing Views From Our RV 