Today we drive. Despite our head start last night, we have almost 600 miles to cover, crossing Pennsylvania and Ohio, before crossing into Kentucky, just as the Reds play the A’s in Cincinnati, OH. Oh – and the truck got an oil change in Ohio. After all, we’re about 5,000 miles into the trip! After a 14 hours day (including the stops), we get to our home for the next 2 nights; the Cincinnati South Campground in Crittenden, KY, … Read More
Although we don’t see a “Pennsylvania Welcome sign” as we cross the bridge from New Jersey, we are excited about checking out two sights here in Philly – the Liberty Bell and the Rocky Steps. But for the 2nd time on our trip, the traffic gods are not with us, and morning rush hour is taking its toll on our travel time. In addition, downtown Philly is not truck & trailer-friendly, and the parking “lots” (per Google) turn out to … Read More
It’s is just after 8:00 AM when we leave Newport News after having said goodbye to Gary & his family. We head north-west along I-64 and then onto I-95 North towards Washington. The first destination is Bethesda, MD: Marriott International Global Headquarters. We are meeting my former colleague James for lunch, and after a quick tour of the completely re-styled “lobby” we go to “the hub” – the cafeteria. It’s fun to catch up and also get a little … Read More
Time to sleep in and really get some rest, as our Hosts have some more hours at work, and we get a slow start into the day. But by mid-day, Gary is home again and he & Kirk disappear into the barn to talk about whatever guys talk about when they have not seen each other in about 15 years! By 5 o’clock (or 17:00 hours military time), yet another Air Force friend joins the group, Theresa and her husband … Read More
It’s raining as we get back onto I-95 North, and work our way through Georgia. We cross into South Carolina, and continue on through. Next up is North Carolina, still on I-95. And by late afternoon we cross into Virginia (time to take down the radar detector!), with just about 2 hours left on today’s route. Destination: Newport News, VA – time to see the next group of friends on Kirk’s list! After a very warm welcome by Gary, his … Read More
We are on the road by 10:30am, but our first stop is only a quick 11 miles away: we’re visiting our (former) neighbors from Livermore – Theresa & Raheem! They just moved here this past spring, and with their home along our route, we are sure to stop by! Their new home is in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood of Port St. Lucie, and they are making brunch for us! Their 2 daughters, Nikolina and Sophia seem to have settled … Read More
It is time to do what we came to do – see Kirk’s Aunt Pat and Dave, and check out the Sylvester family heirlooms (including furniture, fiddles, and photos) left by his late Grandma Nettie. Pat and Dave treat us to breakfast at a local place (Alice’s Restaurant) in town, and we get a chance to catch up. Back at the condo, we go through all the items that Pat would want us to take, and flip through stacks and … Read More
Florida is a pretty big state, and although we won’t go all the way south, it’s still a full day’s trip to follow along I-10 East to I-75 South and onto the Florida Turnpike, past Orlando and to our Destination for the weekend: Stuart, FL. It is just before dark when we check in at the Port St. Lucie RV resort, site #1, and get set up for 2 nights. The campground is quiet. Clean and has everything we need. … Read More
I’m still working today – last day before my vacation starts tomorrow, and while Kirk gets the truck & trailer ready for the next long part of our trip this morning, I work from the house. It’s pouring rain outside, so I’m not feeling too bad to be inside. In the early afternoon, it’s time to say goodbye to our friends, and we head back out onto the freeway. I-10 E will be our “home” for the next 960 … Read More
I’m working away from my makeshift office in Ricki & Kayla’s living room, while the others enjoy some quality time together. This evening, it’s time to head out to dinner – and we stroll through the Golden Nugget Casino afterwards. To finish off the day, it’s time to hit up the drive-thru Daiquiri place in town again … YAY! It’s our favorite sight … 😉