Oct 6, 2019 – Limping Back to Florida

The Vicksburg Military National Park's cemetery. By the time we got to Mississippi, we were road weary. And Mississippi seemed as weary as we were. It was a sad place in many ways with remnants of tragic history made mostly during the Civil War. We came to Vicksburg to continue our lessons on the Civil … Continue reading Oct 6, 2019 – Limping Back to Florida →

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 →

Jul 29, 2018: Putting Our Home in Motion

Thoughts of a multi-ton RV falling off the hitch and crushing the truck were running through my head. In my 58 years of life, I have never worked with large machinery or big trucks that haul things. Neither has my wife, Vivian. But that did not stop us from connecting our new 12,000-lb RV to … Continue reading Jul 29, 2018: Putting Our Home in Motion →