South for the Winter

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Day 41–43
December 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM - December 18, 2023
2 nights
🌬 16 °C
Altitude: 9 m
United States Nueces County Park 27.832876, -97.04956127°49’58” N 97°2’58” W
IB Magee Beach, Port Aransas
Dec 16–18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
After a night at a campground we didn’t like (other than the late night swim as seen in the pictures!) and got a refund for, we headed to the beach! Nope…it flooded. So we stopped here for a few days to enjoy the sun and daytimes at the beach and riding around this cute town we can’t get enough of. Highly recommend!Read more
TravelerNever coming back are you?🤪
12/16/23Reply
TravelerWe have to…but we don’t have to be happy about it 🤣
12/17/23Reply
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Day 43–45
December 18, 2023 - December 20, 2023
2 nights
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 9 m
United States Port Aransas 27.835128, -97.061527°50’6” N 97°3’41” W
IB Magee for a few more days
Dec 18–20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lots of fun and freedom here at I.B. Magee! Long bike rides, beach for miles, private sites, sunshine and relaxation.
We had a RV repair team come out to check on a few things. We have a new, working water pump 👍🏼 so that’s good! The inverter seems like it might be done…I’ll have to start a ticket for a repair or replacement with the manufacturer. The fridge needs two new fans. Ordered, and should be installed by end of the week 🙏 otherwise we are good!Read more
TravelerHappy Happy Happy smiles
12/18/23Reply
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Day 45–52
December 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM - December 27, 2023
7 nights
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 9 m
United States Salt Lake 28.068644, -97.07825128°4’7” N 97°4’42” W
Rockport Texas
Dec 20–27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We were looking for a place more inland to spend a week or so and we found a lovely campground to spend our time! KOA always has what we are looking for it seems. The weather looks a little sketchy so it’s nice to be here where there’s awesome facilities to hang out at. Pool, clubhouse, games, outdoor spaces, places to ride the bikes, fishing piers to visit and shops a few km away. We are looking forward to settling in and maybe staying even longer than a week. We’ll see! We took a short ferry to get here…I don’t know why they haven’t built a bridge 🤔Read more
TravelerSounds like a good move! Enjoy it😎🎄
12/20/23Reply
TravelerThanks! We plan to 🥰
12/20/23Reply
TravelerSweet!
12/24/23Reply
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Day 49
Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 10 m
United States Salt Lake 28.069348, -97.0794728°4’10” N 97°4’46” W
Poolside
December 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I can’t think of a better way to spend my afternoon…can you? 🥰
Sweet [Hugh]
12/25/23Reply
Merry Christmas [Rob]
12/30/23Reply
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Day 53–54
December 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM - December 29, 2023
1 night
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 8 m
United States Bay Harbor 29.12078, -95.07300829°7’15” N 95°4’23” W
Magnolia Beach Texas
Dec 28–29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
What a beauty place to spend the night! So close to the water and only a few people around. We are on our way to Galveston Island. This beach got great ratings for camping so it’s been on my list for a while. So happy we came!Read more
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Day 54–56
December 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM - December 31, 2023
2 nights
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 8 m
United States Bay Harbor 29.120818, -95.07303329°7’15” N 95°4’23” W
Galveston Island Texas
Dec 29–31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Found a busy KOA on the island to spend a couple days before heading to Galveston for a week or so. The “view from the bedroom window” isn’t as scenic as usual 😂. Weather is cooler but so sunny for now (we will appreciate it while we have it). Hoping for a view and some bike rides in our near future!Read more
TravelerLooks awesome! Happy New Year!
12/31/23Reply
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Day 56–57
December 31, 2023 - January 1, 2024
1 night
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 14 m
United States Industrial Helicopters Inc. Airport 30.246044, -92.1098130°14’46” N 92°6’35” W
League City Texas
Dec 31–Jan 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Spent New Years Eve here listening to an abundance of roadside purchased fireworks…until bedtime at 1030 🤣 nothing to report really…just another day on the road.
We had an eventful year!
Attached is just a small snapshot of some of my favourite moments from 2023. I am so grateful for every moment that has brought me to this one. So many of them happened without a photo, but I love them just as much.
Looking forward to whatever 2024 has to offer! 🥳Read more
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Day 57–59
January 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM - January 3, 2024
2 nights
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 17 m
United States Jessie Owens Park 29.971305, -90.23434429°58’17” N 90°14’4” W
Lafayette Louisiana
Jan 1–3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
First stop in the bayou. Short but sweet. Nothing around but water, trees and the highway but the weather was lovely!
TravelerBeautiful!
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Day 59–64
January 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM - January 8, 2024
5 nights
☀️ 14 °C
Altitude: 15 m
United States Jessie Owens Park 29.970673, -90.23465529°58’14” N 90°14’5” W
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New Orleans Louisiana
Jan 3–8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
NOLA! Can’t wait to head to the French Quarter to do some touristy things. We will add more photos and words when we have some 🥰
Hi there, back on line but still may do a phone call. Are you at the French Quarter yet? Looks like your weather is perfect. Enjoy!! [Kathy]
1/5/24Reply
Traveler Down on the bayou!:)
1/6/24Reply
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Day 62
Saturday, January 6, 2024
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 7 m
United States Jessie Owens Park 29.970873, -90.23481829°58’15” N 90°14’5” W
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New Orleans part 2
January 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Trip the the downtown area went well! Busy and sunny and noisy (and a bit smelly apparently). We took the shuttle from camp which was a tour all on its own. Greg, son of the former owners, has been here since 1995 and knows how to fit a lot of information into a small amount of time 🤣
Then we went for a walk in the French quarter and settled into a couple of bar stools at Cafe Beignet for brunch (and some beignets of course!). Live music, tiny tables and chairs, street noise and great food was experienced. A short stroll to our hop on hop off bus stop and we were on our way. It was a feast for the eyes and ears. Met some nice people, had some laughs, close traffic calls and enjoyed the sunshine from the top deck of the open air bus. As the loop was coming to an end, we both decided we’d like to do it one more time! A new announcer and a few detours had us on a different tour altogether learning new things and meeting new people. Highly recommend.Read more
Traveler This is a Popeye’s Chicken 😮
1/8/24Reply
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Day 64–71
January 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM - January 15, 2024
7 nights
🌧 11 °C
Altitude: 82 m
United States Hawkes 31.738796, -89.08613631°44’20” N 89°5’10” W
Laurel Mississippi
Jan 8–15, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
What a cute little town! HGTV has made it what it is…it’s Ben and Erin Napier’s Hometown everywhere you look but there are lots of other great things to see too. Our camp spot about 8 minutes out of town is wonderful. Woodsy, scenic and the people are awesome. Ducks too!Read more
TravelerLooks amazing! No wonder so many people want to move there😀
1/11/24Reply
TravelerI agree! Lots of tornado warnings though lol so there’s that…
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Day 71–78
January 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM - January 22, 2024
7 nights
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 65 m
United States Citronelle Lake 31.068056, -88.31782531°4’5” N 88°19’4” W
Citronelle Alabama
Jan 15–22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
What a beautiful campground! It’s a city park with event centres, day use areas, a golf course, disc golf course, gazebos, fishing, boating, tenting, baseball and a large area for RV’s backing right on Citronelle Lake. Ducks and birds and trees in abundance. It is a cold week, but not too bad.
The town isn’t much but I enjoyed checking it out and the grocery store is lovely 🤣
It’s our last stop before Gulf Shores! Dad and Chris stay at the Beach Club and we can’t wait to spend some time with them there. 🥰Read more
Looks awesome [Kathy (mom)]
1/23/24Reply
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Day 77
Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM
⛅ 8 °C
Altitude: 29 m
United States Edith Hammock 30.230343, -87.87435830°13’49” N 87°52’28” W
Gulf Shores Alabama
January 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Condo life! For a short while anyway .
Dad and Chris visit here most years and I haven’t been since I was in my 30’s 😂 but it’s as lovely as I remember! We’ve had a lot of rain and wind but the sky’s are clearing and we can do more things. Looking forward to exploring the area and “camping” for a while somewhere close by before heading out again on this journey. Florida? Georgia? South Carolina? Maybe all 3. 💕Read more
Glad you are thoroughly enjoyed this chapter in your lives. Stay safe and continue to share your adventure. Love mom (Kathy) [Kathy]
1/28/24Reply
TravelerAwww thanks for following along 💕 we miss you. xo
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Day 86
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 29 m
United States Edith Hammock 30.230341, -87.87434430°13’49” N 87°52’28” W
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Gulf Shores beach day
January 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Visited the beach at a Civil War Fort in Fort Morgan today. Rode bikes, had lunch, watched the boats and the birds…very relaxing!
Traveler Beauty Day in a beautiful Bay…ok Gulf🤪
2/1/24Reply
TravelerActually it was technically Mobile Bay! Lol
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Day 95
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 29 m
United States Edith Hammock 30.230309, -87.87436630°13’49” N 87°52’28” W
Fairhope Alabama
February 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Beautiful day visiting Magnolia and Fairhope Alabama! Met one of the most interesting people of my life. It’s like he’s lived a dozen lives in one with so many stories and so much information to share. Dean Mosher and the Mosher Castle. Google him and you’ll see some of the reasons why!Read more
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Day 96–103
February 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM - February 16, 2024
7 nights
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 25 m
United States Helens Mobile Home Park and Recreational Vehicle Park 30.367426, -87.66990730°22’3” N 87°40’12” W
Foley Alabama
Feb 9–16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Camping week in Foley! Lots to do here with mini golf, OWA, Tanger Outlet Mall and a lot more stores and restaurants…all easily accessible on the ebikes! 🚴 🚴
We are heading back to Gulf Shores Beach Club condo on Friday for some more hot tub/beach time and to spend time with Dad and Chris. 💕Read more
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Day 104
Saturday, February 17, 2024
🌬 10 °C
Altitude: 34 m
United States Edith Hammock 30.230458, -87.87421830°13’50” N 87°52’27” W
The Beach Club Alabama
February 17, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Hanging out with Dad and Chris again! We love living in the truck but this might be the only chance we get to spend this much time with them 💕 thanks for the spare room and the puzzle fun. The views and the deck. The hot tub and the lunches out. The old stories and some family history. We see why you love it here! Sunshine can’t be beat ☀️Read more
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Day 108
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
☀️ 17 °C
Altitude: 30 m
United States Edith Hammock 30.230547, -87.8743830°13’50” N 87°52’28” W
Dauphin Island Alabama
February 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
What a great day for a ferry ride! We took only the e-bikes and enjoyed a trip around the small island, picnic and nap on the beach, some small town bakery goodies, a visit to the bird sanctuary and lots of vitamin D!Read more
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Day 114
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 34 m
United States Edith Hammock 30.230492, -87.87426330°13’50” N 87°52’27” W
Gulf State Park Alabama
February 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Great day for a bike ride! Miles and miles of trails through/around/over this park. Loved it!
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Day 118
Saturday, March 2, 2024
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 13 m
United States Jack Edwards Airport 30.278755, -87.68470830°16’44” N 87°41’5” W
Pearls Day
March 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
It’s my birthday! After a movie yesterday (Ordinary Angels) and a quiet morning at the condo I got treated to lunch at Acme Oyster House. It was delicious and I ordered some of my faves (gumbo, hush puppies, grilled shrimp with sweet potato fries) Yum! Then a Key Lime Pie back at the condo for dessert 🥰 some time on the beach finished off my birthday weekend! Thanks Dad and Chris! Great to celebrate with you for the first time in many years 💕Read more
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Day 121–128
March 5, 2024 - March 12, 2024
7 nights
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 24 m
United States Foley Public Library 30.406373, -87.67849630°24’23” N 87°40’43” W
Foley again
Mar 5–12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Last chance to shop at Vera Bradley! 😂 I don’t know why, but I love that store…so many different things you can’t find anywhere else. Flowers and colour and happiness! Decided to stay another week at the campground we stayed at before. Enjoyed lots of pool time and some bike riding around town. Until one of the bikes broke…replacement is on the way!
We were winding down after saying good bye to Dad, Chris and the beach at Gulf Shores. My best February in a very long time 💕Read more
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Day 128–129
March 12, 2024 - March 13, 2024
1 night
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 49 m
United States Corn Creek 32.55521, -86.19892132°33’19” N 86°11’56” W
Montgomery Alabama
Mar 12–13, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A long drive (4 hours….longer than I normally like) to Alabamas capitol for a Costco run and a sleepover at the local Cracker Barrel. I had a major craving for the avocado/egg cups I can’t find anywhere else.
Anyone? 🥑 💕🥚
Our CB neighbour was advertising his camper life journey so we gave him a follow. The Roaming Dad. An interesting life for those two teens!Read more
TravelerDid you go the Freedom Park or Legacy Museum? Watching a piece on Sunday Morning.
3/17/24Reply
TravelerNo, we just passed through but will likely go back on our way east. I’ll check them out!
3/17/24Reply
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Day 130–137
March 14, 2024 at 10:11 AM - March 21, 2024
7 nights
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 49 m
United States Corn Creek 32.55523, -86.19890332°33’19” N 86°11’56” W
Wetumpka Alabama
Mar 14–21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
To continue our HGTV tour (😂) we are at Camp Sherrye on the Coosa in Wetumpka….the town featured on Home Town Takeover Season 1. Home of the Big Fish House. North of the Gulf of Mexico (more than a few miles north anyway) for the first time in a while, we are in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, home of a 5 mile wide impact crater from 85 million years ago. We haven’t explored too much yet but I’m looking forward to doing so as we wait for the new Big Dog to arrive.Read more
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Day 136–143
March 20, 2024 - March 27, 2024
7 nights
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 49 m
United States Corn Creek 32.55518, -86.19892832°33’19” N 86°11’56” W
Wetumpka week 2
Mar 20–27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We are enjoying the peace, quiet, view, awesome showers and free laundry here on the Coosa for another week while we await the arrival of Big Dog #2. Everyone say a little prayer that FedEx doesn’t disappoint on delivery day (Tuesday). 🙏🙏🙏
In the meantime…games, books, music, good food and sunshine. Can’t ask for a better March 💕Read more
TravelerFingers crossed!
3/23/24Reply
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Day 143–150
March 27, 2024 - April 3, 2024
7 nights
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 46 m
United States Corn Creek 32.55504, -86.19896832°33’18” N 86°11’56” W
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Wetumpka week 3
Mar 27–Apr 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Finally got Pearls new e-bike and sent the old one back 🥳 we have been trekking around town enjoying every minute of our e-bike adventures. Oh how we’ve missed them!
Traveler This is the Big Fish House. Where the movie was filmed 🙌🏼
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