Today was another day of travel, leaving New Tripoli, PA by 8:30, traveling through the Allentown area, and connecting with I-84 at Milford, after a slow by pretty trip along Route 209, though the Delaware River National Recreation Area. Through New York and Connecticut on I-84 (with delays for road construction several times in CT), we took the Mass Pike to our destination: Boston Minuteman Campground in Littleton, MA.
We have stayed at this campground before, and it's a good one. Our site has a patch of forest on one side for privacy, and we're close to the showers and office. They have recycling (YAY!) and the showers are clean and hot. What else could you want?
After a dinner of cheeseburgers, we had the first campfire of the trip, and it's getting cool enough that it felt good. Last night it got down to 44 degrees; tonight is supposed to be in the mid- to upper 40's. What a change from the summer-like weather we have been having in Virginia! Glad I packed all those long pants and long-sleeved shirts!
Ranger is happy to be out of the RV for awhile. The campground seems to be full this evening ( a Friday) and there are lots of dogs around. There is a nice dog playground nearby, so he is a happy camper.
Tomorrow, we'll be picking up Sean and family and driving up to Eugene's new home in Revere. It's been four years since we last visited up here, so there will be lots of catching-up to do.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Heading north
Our poor little RV has sat in our driveway for six months now, and it is time to get it OUT and moving!
We headed out this morning, going north on I-95 to Washington, then picking up I-270 to Frederick, Maryland, and then Route 15 to Gettysburg. So far....sort of good. There was, as always, traffic around DC. From Gettysburg, we should have gone straight north to Harrisburg, but we meandered through York, Lancaster, and Reading, with much road construction and town traffic. It took seven hours to reach today's destination: the Allentown KOA which is really in New Tripoli, PA.
Ranger was more than ready to get out of the RV, and he exhausted himself chasing the frisbee in the dog park. Brother Bill came over from Slatington for dinner, and some beer was consumed, despite the many prominent "No Alcohol" signs around the campground.
Trying to figure out the best route for tomorrow, as we head for Boston. Anything to avoid NYC traffic!
But it is good to be out on the road again. Temps tonight should be in the upper 40's, good for sleeping.
We headed out this morning, going north on I-95 to Washington, then picking up I-270 to Frederick, Maryland, and then Route 15 to Gettysburg. So far....sort of good. There was, as always, traffic around DC. From Gettysburg, we should have gone straight north to Harrisburg, but we meandered through York, Lancaster, and Reading, with much road construction and town traffic. It took seven hours to reach today's destination: the Allentown KOA which is really in New Tripoli, PA.
Ranger was more than ready to get out of the RV, and he exhausted himself chasing the frisbee in the dog park. Brother Bill came over from Slatington for dinner, and some beer was consumed, despite the many prominent "No Alcohol" signs around the campground.
Trying to figure out the best route for tomorrow, as we head for Boston. Anything to avoid NYC traffic!
But it is good to be out on the road again. Temps tonight should be in the upper 40's, good for sleeping.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Last day on the road
We spent the night just east of Raleigh, NC at a fairly new RV park. Temperatures got into the low 60's so Ranger got to play in the dog "park" for awhile and Dan grilled dinner. We both had good hot showers before the clouds rolled in. It rained overnight and is gray and drizzly this AM, though not nearly as cold as it has been.
Should be home by midafternoon!
Should be home by midafternoon!
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Heading north, near Savannah
It was a short day of driving, a little under 300 miles, and we are at the RV "resort" at which I was finally able to get a site. It's not great, but satisfactory for one night. What we did not anticipate was that tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day's which is a BIG deal in Savannah. Our "next-door neighbors" who came down from Boston, said that the parade in Savannah is the second largest in the country, after Boston of course. Not sure whether that is correct. Several sites around us are filled with party-ers who came for the big parade tomorrow. Apparently, there is no parking available in Savannah (you have to reserve a parking spot) and the town will be packed with people. Fortunately, we will not be among them as we intend to continue up I-95 in the morning.
Meanwhile, this campground "Savannah Oaks" is right on a small river, and the trees are covered with Spanish moss----a very Southern look to the place.
It actually got into the low 60's this afternoon and we were able to spend some time outside, which Ranger enjoyed. There are plenty of dogs around, plus (darn!) some cats. Forecast for tonight---down into the low 30's again! I guess we got spoiled with two weeks of good weather at the start of the trip, but this is rather unpleasant for our trip to escape the cold.
Meanwhile, this campground "Savannah Oaks" is right on a small river, and the trees are covered with Spanish moss----a very Southern look to the place.
It actually got into the low 60's this afternoon and we were able to spend some time outside, which Ranger enjoyed. There are plenty of dogs around, plus (darn!) some cats. Forecast for tonight---down into the low 30's again! I guess we got spoiled with two weeks of good weather at the start of the trip, but this is rather unpleasant for our trip to escape the cold.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Driving again....
We packed up and left Dauphin Island shortly after 9 am. It was windy and cold, which is the case all over the South. Rather than go through the mountains to get home, we opted to backtrack along the coast where we might find slightly warmer temperatures. So today was spent driving along I-10 on the Florida Panhandle.
Tonight we are in Tallahassee at a privately-owned RV park (Tallahassee RV Park) just off I-10. We have neighbors close by on either side, a negative, but the park is very clean and well-kept. I took the opportunity to get a hot shower and shampoo, and it was the best shower so far for this trip: plenty of hot water, good water pressure and even a heater to warm you when you are dressing! Ranger enjoyed watching the many dogs go by as he lounged outside in the low-50's temperatures.
Being too cold for grilling outside, we made wraps with chicken and black-beans-and rice, and kept our little electric heater going. The forecast is for a low of 32 tonight---we'll see. We will move northward tomorrow.....
Tonight we are in Tallahassee at a privately-owned RV park (Tallahassee RV Park) just off I-10. We have neighbors close by on either side, a negative, but the park is very clean and well-kept. I took the opportunity to get a hot shower and shampoo, and it was the best shower so far for this trip: plenty of hot water, good water pressure and even a heater to warm you when you are dressing! Ranger enjoyed watching the many dogs go by as he lounged outside in the low-50's temperatures.
Being too cold for grilling outside, we made wraps with chicken and black-beans-and rice, and kept our little electric heater going. The forecast is for a low of 32 tonight---we'll see. We will move northward tomorrow.....
The cold continues
As the snow fell farther north, we were happy to not be at home. However, the same front that brought snow to New York and New England brought cold temperatures, even here in Alabama. It's been around 50 during the day and low 40's at night, not good beach weather!
I met Kelly for a walk at Bellingrath Gardens, where it was overcast but out of the wind. We were too late for the azaleas which must have been beautiful about two or three weeks ago, but there were plenty of other flowers to see.
Kelly needed to get to work for the afternoon, so back to the campground went I. I spent much time trying to get reservations at RV parks for our trip home. We are taking it slow, only about 300 miles a day, in order to let all that cold weather move on. And it must be that many of the snowbirds who are leaving Florida to head back home have been stalled on their way by the weather: I had a terrible time finding an RV park in South Carolina that had a space available!
Kelly was scheduled to give an informal talk to the public about her research at Moe's BBQ in Mobile on Tuesday night, so we drove into town for that. We enjoyed her worm videos along with some beer and great barbecue before heading back for one last night at Dauphin Island Campground.
We packed up some of our stuff in advance of today's departure, so with 42 degrees and wind this Wednesday morning, we need to get the bikes on the car, hook the car to the RV, and head east back into Florida.
I met Kelly for a walk at Bellingrath Gardens, where it was overcast but out of the wind. We were too late for the azaleas which must have been beautiful about two or three weeks ago, but there were plenty of other flowers to see.
Kelly was scheduled to give an informal talk to the public about her research at Moe's BBQ in Mobile on Tuesday night, so we drove into town for that. We enjoyed her worm videos along with some beer and great barbecue before heading back for one last night at Dauphin Island Campground.
We packed up some of our stuff in advance of today's departure, so with 42 degrees and wind this Wednesday morning, we need to get the bikes on the car, hook the car to the RV, and head east back into Florida.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Two windy, rainy days
Kelly and Michael made a good call, packing up their tent and heading home late Saturday evening. By midnight it was raining and the wind picked up----a LOT! Sunday morning was miserably wet and windy, hard to walk forward against its force when Ranger and I went out for his walk. We worried some about the screened tent (in which we keep bicycles, chairs, etc.) blowing down but fortunately it held.
So we headed into Mobile. Kelly and I spent Sunday afternoon at the spa where we had pedicures and lounged and soaked in the hot tub. Dan and Ranger hung out at Kelly & Michael's doing laundry and reading. 😀
We met nephew Clay VanderWerff and his wife Lauren at Yak, the restaurant that catered Kelly and Michael's wedding, for some good Nepalese food. Then rather than drive back into the wind and rain, we spent the night in Kelly's guest room.
Monday was another windy, wet day. We all slept fairly late. Michael had work to do that required quiet, so Dan, Kelly and I went out for brunch, did some grocery shopping, and went to a matinee. We saw "Hidden Figures" which was wonderful!
Back at Dauphin Island Campground in the evening, we heated up some Brunswick stew and listened to the rain and wind outside, while we were cozy and warm with our heater chugging away. At home there is snow in the forecast so we are not in a hurry to head back that way!
So we headed into Mobile. Kelly and I spent Sunday afternoon at the spa where we had pedicures and lounged and soaked in the hot tub. Dan and Ranger hung out at Kelly & Michael's doing laundry and reading. 😀
We met nephew Clay VanderWerff and his wife Lauren at Yak, the restaurant that catered Kelly and Michael's wedding, for some good Nepalese food. Then rather than drive back into the wind and rain, we spent the night in Kelly's guest room.
Monday was another windy, wet day. We all slept fairly late. Michael had work to do that required quiet, so Dan, Kelly and I went out for brunch, did some grocery shopping, and went to a matinee. We saw "Hidden Figures" which was wonderful!
Back at Dauphin Island Campground in the evening, we heated up some Brunswick stew and listened to the rain and wind outside, while we were cozy and warm with our heater chugging away. At home there is snow in the forecast so we are not in a hurry to head back that way!
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