Before we left Milwaukee, probably for the last time this “season”, we had dinner with our good friends Larry and Maribeth at Mo’s Irish Pub. The company was awesome; the steamed veggies were crisp; and I was digging the light fixtures.
In the morning before we left town, we stocked up at the grocery store so that we’d have healthy stuff and save money by not shopping at the truck stops. We also popped into Hobby Town, so Mike could pick up something airsoft-related. I can’t keep track of all those gizmos! At the checkout counter, I spotted these freaky snacks. If these are what the early bird gets, I think I’ll sleep in from now on!
It’s amazing how impressive a city’s skyline can be as you motor by in the RV. The Chicago skyline was enchanting.
It’s not every day that you see a dinosaur as you roll down the interstate!
The Corvette is Mike’s favorite car, so we had to stop at The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. We didn’t buy the $10 per-person tix because we were meeting Stevi for lunch in Smyrna and didn’t have time to do the full tour. That meant that we didn’t get to see the sink hole either. The docent told us there was plexiglass around the hole so museum goers could see it, and apparently there’s a live webcam of the repairs.
One of the very best things about our RVing adventure is reconnecting with friends we haven’t seen in forever. Mike worked with Brian at MMI; they were both instructors. But Mike hadn’t seen Brian and his wife Donna since 1997! So, after we had lunch with Stevi, we caught up with Brian, Donna and their grandson Bowe for a late dinner at the Montana Saloon & Grill in Talladega. I was delighted to meet them – such nice people! – and was sad when Donna had to take Bowe home since she had to be up early the next day. Thankfully, Brian was able to hang out for a while, and he and Mike visited over a couple of beers in the rig.
No drive down I-75 in Georgia is complete without a stop at the World’s Largest Peanut. There’s a picnic table and plenty of grass to walk the bark babies. As a bonus, it’s right next to Carroll’s Sausage & Meats, which has an adjacent RV park.
We knew we were outta the cold when we saw this orange-and-pecan stand in the parking lot of the Flying J at the Georgia/Florida border. We bought a bag of fresh oranges, a bag of homegrown raw pecans and a bag of pralines from Moses himself. $30 well spent!
Complimentary fresh-squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice at the Florida Welcome Center. We picked up a Sun Pass while we there to cover those pesky tolls that are so easy to miss when you’re driving.
We arrived in Florida two days before our campground reservation. Sunset Isle in Cedar Key couldn’t squeeze us in, so we boondocked in the Walmart parking lot in Chiefland. We snagged a lovely spot next to the water. Practicing good boondocking etiquette, we asked management’s permission, didn’t put down our jacks or push out our slide. Feel free to send us a gold star!
Our boondocking parking lot not only had a Walmart but also a hair salon, a Radio Shack, a clothing boutique and a Mexican AND a Chinese restaurant. Viejo Amigo was a surprisingly charming eatery. It was the first time we’d been served a salsa carafe.
We’re super excited to move into our camp spot – with full hook-ups! – for a week. Bring on the famous Cedar Key sunsets! But it sure has been a fun trip getting here.
Hey if your ever in that situation again, Breezy Acres RV Park is 7 miles west on Alt 27 and is very affordable and clean. I work camp here till March 28th and then going to a new gig. The staff here is friendly and it’s quiet and serene.
Thanks for that great tip!
It was a fun drive in our motorhome. Great to see family and old friends along the way
It really was wonderful, Honey. So glad we’re sharing these escapades together!
And your Instagram handle is…?
CofficeGirl 🙂
DOH! As soon as I posted the question I checked that on Instagram.
A clear case of posting before thinking. LOL!
–Bob
Hee! Happens to the best of us, Bob!
Nice tour and be sure to go to Tony’s in Cedar Key for some great chowder and fish. Loved it.
We went there yesterday, Trisha. The clam chowder rocked!