I started this near the end of my stay at Dauphin Island and just finished! Don’t want to forget my lovely veteran washing machines. Tango and I took one of our long beach walks that loops around past Fort Gaines on the return leg. Back in the campground, we passed the washer and dryers,…
On the Road to Florida August 6, 2016 Left Idaho Panhandle. Stayed in Missoula while RV dealer did warranty work. Then, spent several nights in the Northern Yellowstone Ecosystem, including the Gallatin River area. Back roads most of the way to Spearfish, SD August 14-19, 2016 Spearfish, SD and the Black Hills – Met…
I have returned to the Mountain Time Zone and the arid southwest. This is a terrain I love, and I am overjoyed to be here again. I started out my adult life in Tucson, AZ at the U of A, then later lived in Colorado and Wyoming.Now: Idaho. I lived a few other places here…
I stayed over one night at the sweetest little town in Texas! La Grange, TX was formerly the home of the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (The Chicken Ranch) but it’s claim to fame now is the Texas Quilt Museum. Guess those girls liked sewing better. Or they got old like me and started quilting…
When the red red robin comes bob bob bobbin’ along along There’ll be no more sobbin’ when he starts throbbin’ his old sweet song Wake up wake up you sleepy head get up get up get out of bed Cheer up cheer up the sun is red live love laugh and be happy I…
I left my beautiful island hangout yesterday. I planned to pull out around 9 AM but woke up to a torrential downpour. I had not disconnected my utilities or hitched up to the van yet. I usually wait until I am ready to roll so that I have water, a bathroom, and so…
When I travelled north on the train towards DC, I was shocked by the number of dilapidated houses I could see, especially south of Birmingham. On that trip, a lady mentioned that it might be leftover Hurricane Katrina damage. Heading south this time, I paid closer attention and decided it couldn’t be hurricane damage, it…
If your bucket list includes visiting the Smithsonian museums and the war memorials in DC, I now have lots of suggestions! Here is everything I learned. Narrow down your trip to the National Mall area. From there you can see everything: the Capital Building, White House, museums, archives (Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc), and all…
My trip to DC was a walking on cement for many miles each day kind of trip. I knew that I was in for a big change from my sandy haven on Dauphin Island, and I was prepared: good, warm walking shoes and heavy socks with extra padding. The shoes, really zip-up, waterproof leather booties,…
My first Airbnb experience was wonderful, overall. The only problem was my naiveté around what I expected for $25/night in the DC area (College Park, MD). The house was a bit dumpy due to deferred maintenance. In fact, inside and out, the home was exactly like a college kid’s pad. Cheap furniture, aging paint, crummy…