Category Archives: Daily Post

A (almost) daily diary of our life on the road.

Windy Day

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

More driving today, but only 185 miles this time.  The wind picked up and started pushing us around so we thought it best to get off the road. We found ourselves in Van Horn, Texas.  We were here last year … Continue reading →

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A Day of Driving

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

We were up early this morning and drove through Dallas as the sun came up.  There was very little traffic and we had no problems at all. Texas is a very big state, and not a lot to look at. … Continue reading →

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Dallas, TX

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

My daily diary post for today is brief since we didn’t do anything but drive. We got a late start this morning and then drove west on I-20.  We usually stop at every rest area to stretch our legs and … Continue reading →

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Shreveport, LA

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Our friends from home came to meet us in Shreveport.  None of us have ever been here before so we did a little exploring.  There are several casino/hotels in this town along a river.  On the other side of the … Continue reading →

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Natchitoches, LA

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

We are now in Shreveport, Louisiana, to meet up with friends from home.  On the way here we stopped by the historic town of Natchitoches.  Established by the French in 1714, it is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana … Continue reading →

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Atchafalaya Basin

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Leaving Hammond, LA, this morning we headed west, driving only 180 miles.  Part of that drive took us over the Basin Bridge, which is the 14th longest bridge in the world at 18.2 miles in length.  It spans the Atchafalaya … Continue reading →

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NASA Tour and Museum

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Thunderstorms this morning but we were lucky and missed out on the few tornadoes that were about.  Once things calmed down we started driving west. Near where we were, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, is the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, America’s … Continue reading →

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Crazy Weather

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Blizzard!  At home in Minnesota.  And we are missing it.  Hmmm…I’m not sure how I feel about that.  I love them, but only from a distance or when I’m safe and sound inside looking out at it.  My niece in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Parade and Walk on the Beach

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Bob and Bobbi joined us in a morning coffee drive to McDonald’s in the nearby small town of Foley, AL.  The roads were blocked off in town due a Christmas parade in process, so we parked and went to see … Continue reading →

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Santa!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

We spent all day inside the RV park today, just taking it easy.  The train was running, taking visitors through the woods to the North Pole to see Santa.  I feel like we’re living inside a train set.  It’s cool. … Continue reading →

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Throwed Rolls and a Walk With Friends

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Lambert’s Cafe in Foley, Alabama, is an experience not to be missed.  Bob, Bobbi, Bernie, and I went there for lunch today.  The food was delicious and the experience was a real treat.  Their people would come by our table … Continue reading →

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Finding Bob and Bobbi!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Bob and Bobbi, who we met at Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire, let us know that they are workcamping now at Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway in Silverhill, Alabama.  That is only 60 miles from Fort Pickens, … Continue reading →

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Fort Pickens

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

About a mile from our campground is historic Fort Pickens, completed in 1834 and used until 1947.  First we watched the 15 minute video about its history and then walked around the grounds.  Other than the two employees in the … Continue reading →

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

We left Falling Waters State Park and drove about 130 miles west to Fort Pickens Campground at Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida.  This campground is on one of the barrier islands on the Gulf of Mexico.  The road to here … Continue reading →

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Falling Waters State Park, FL

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

This morning we counted eight other RV’s in the Walmart parking lot with us at Live Oak, Florida.  Some arrived late last night and some left before sunrise this morning so there was no photo opportunity.  We left early, too, and headed … Continue reading →

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Florida

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Not every day is an adventure. We left Golden Isles RV Park in Brunswick this morning and drove into Florida. Just inside the border there is a very nice rest area welcome center that offers everyone a free glass of … Continue reading →

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The Nearest Faraway Place

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Just across the bridge from Brunswick and a few miles down the Jekyll Causeway is Jekyll Island, “The Nearest Faraway Place.”  There are more than 20 miles of bike and walking trails, ginormous sandy beaches, hotels, four golf courses, convention … Continue reading →

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Brunswick, GA

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

Leaving the Savannah Visitor Information Center we drove about 80 miles south to the Golden Isles RV Park in Brunswick, Georgia.  The Passport America discount price for two nights totals $37.80.  Our site is nice and level, I’m able to … Continue reading →

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Savannah 3

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

This was another day of wandering aimlessly around Savannah.  Forsyth Park is the largest park in the Historic District.  It is a very beautiful park with paved sidewalks, fountains, and monuments. We continued walking out of the park and around … Continue reading →

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Savannah Factor’s Walk

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Marsha Brecht

This time we drove the Jeep around the historic downtown Savannah area.  The old streets  are narrow and there are many one-way streets.  But seeing as this was a slow time of year we had no trouble driving or finding … Continue reading →

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