Yes, and what a journey it was! Our second year of living on the road is winding down as 2013 comes to an end. We pause to reflect and look back at where we’ve been, the many new friends we’ve made, the old friends we’ve reconnected with and the challenges we overcame as we rolled … More Has another year rolled by already?
From the Sonoran Desert, to the plains of Texas, to the swamps of Louisiana to an island in Alabama! Yeah! We have been longing for white sand, sunny days and a long stretch of pristine beach. One fine place we found all of it was Dauphin Island, Alabama. Following other RVers travels usually gives us great … More Life’s a beach – finally! Dauphin Island, AL
At the River Walk in New Orleans were 22 plaques describing interesting facts about the mighty Mississippi River. One thing we learned is that this mud-laden water has flowed over 2,350 miles and takes about 66 days to get from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Our crossing of the Mississippi River was … More A Plantation, a Preserve and lots of seafood – NOLA
“Is that train moving?” Steve asked repeatedly. After peering behind us I replied that it was moving – toward us! That blaring horn was telling us to get out of its way. “Let’s get out of here!” Steve yelled in exasperation, while I nervously signaled oncoming car traffic to stop. They were not slowing down … More Is that train moving? – Tough arrival in New Orleans
Now back to our regular programming. The last two anniversary posts, hiking and biking faves, were fun to write not only for the sharing part but because they brought back fond memories as we discussed and voted on them together. Now where were we? “Pass the Tabasco, please.” We hear this in restaurants, diners, even … More Tabasco and Aigrettes – Avery Island, LA
The Southwestern Region of Louisiana is known by some as “Cajun Country” and boasts both bayous and big cities. Our first stop in the Pelican state was Sam Houston Jones State Park. It is located at 107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana at the confluence of the Houston & Calcasieu Rivers and Indian Bayou. The landscape is obviously … More Hanging Out In Cajun Country – Sam Houston Jones State Park
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