Two weeks into our travels and the tow mileage barely broke 500. That’s how we roll, slow and easy while making a call from the road to find out if we can check in early at the next campground. But, the high volume traffic indicative of the east coast more than makes up for the … Continue reading Jun 29, 2019 – Where Ken Burns Left Off
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Jun 21, 2019 – Friendly Chickens & Zombies in Georgia
Our languid travels got us barely over the Florida-Georgia border to our next campground where the RV would be well shaded under the oak trees draped thick with Spanish moss. Surrounded by salt marshes that extend gently toward the ocean, we have a long way to go before we escape the heat and humidity. But … Continue reading Jun 21, 2019 – Friendly Chickens & Zombies in Georgia
Jun 18, 2019 – Where America Began
It was a meager 75 miles of towing to our next destination, 4 Lakes Campground near the old city of St Augustine. The view of 4 Lakes Campground from one of the 4 lakes. St Augustine, lots of history here. And if you are a fan of the Standard Oil baron Henry Flagler, this is … Continue reading Jun 18, 2019 – Where America Began
Jun 16, 2019 – Springing into Action
Driving through 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
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 Jordan River in northern Michigan. It was like old times, driving down the rutty dirt road through the remote Jordan River Valley looking for a pull off to access the river. Back in the … 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 Less than two weeks into our RV travels, we visited our first national park, Mammoth Cave. We learned it first in Alabama, no matter what place we travel to, there is a fascinating story … Continue reading Aug 13, 2018 – A Cave, a Woman and a Camera
Aug 9, 2018 – Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
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 come with a signal, or at least that was our conclusion. Following a near miss, we were told that you must roll down the window and use your ears. As … Continue reading Aug 9, 2018 – Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Changing Views From Our RV 