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- Feb 19, 2017, 2:40pm
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- United States South Carolina Jasper County Gilmania Grahams Neck 32.624378, -80.88176732°37’28” N 80°52’54” W
Day 115
Zeroing in
February 19, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
The wifi in this campground is the best we've ever had so we are working hard to take care of all the stuff that needs good wifi. We decided to book accommodations for our first days in Italy so we can get our feet on the ground and plan what's next.

Gordon is all about heading south to escape this FREEZING 65-69 degree weather. We arrive at 3:00 pm. We figure we'll be shot after collecting luggage, going through customs and picking up our car so we've booked 2 nights at a hotel 15 minutes away from the airport. We were shocked to find one that's well-rated on both Google and TravelAdvisor for about $50/night! Our plan is to spend that day looking around Milan and getting over jetlag.

Thursday we'll head south, thinking Amalfi coast where temps are in the high 70's to mid-80's. We needed a place to break up the drive and found an apartment on Airbnb. $151 for 4 nights, including wifi and on-premisis parking in Porto Santo Stefano, Italy. Walking distance to the town and ocean. We decided to book for 4 days and just relax. And decide where to go next.Read more
It sounds divine. When do you fly?
2/20/17Reply
That's from Stephanie
2/20/17Reply
Traveler Monday march 6.
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- Feb 19, 2017, 2:57pm
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- United States South Carolina Jasper County Gilmania Grahams Neck 32.624453, -80.88188332°37’28” N 80°52’55” W
Day 115
Saw a Gator!
February 19, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Heather did her very best Steve Irwin imitation when she saw the gator.

Cikey, has she got a set of fangs on her or what!

We had gone for a walk and we snuck up on where we had heard a large splash before, and Heather spied the gator sunning herself on the pond bank. She was huge! She was fierce! If she had opened her mouth I am sure there would have been 3 inch long fangs! We barely escaped with our lives.

After that, we saw several more gators floating in the pond, all about the same size. On our way back, another camper told us he had heard there were about 700 living in the area.

The other pictures are shots from around the pond. The tree trunk with the holes looks like wood pecker was working fast and furiously to get a bug that was hiding. (Heather adds: I was put in mind of the word "tattoo" in it's usage as a sustained snare drumbeat. This woodpecker must have sounded very like one, and the result looks every bit like a tattoo around one's arm. There was a smaller band up above.)Read more
And this is why Florida freaks me out - and having two small dogs. Stephanie
2/20/17Reply
Traveler I'm sure they are quite ferocious and would make short work of those gators. Gordon MIGHT have exaggerated just a wee bit on how big they were.
2/20/17Reply
Rosemary Engle And also a shot of a beautiful redbud, along with the dangerous critters.
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- Feb 9, 2017, 4:13pm
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- United States South Carolina Jasper County Gilmania Grahams Neck 32.624378, -80.88169132°37’28” N 80°52’54” W
Day 105
In South Carolina and no hurricane
February 9, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Last time we came to South Carolina, we were chased out by the remnants of a hurricane. Got a lovely campsite at the Point South KOA. Expecting 30 degree weather tonight.
Stacy
2/10/17Reply
We've been following your adventures, so glad to hear things are well, and that you found a new place to call home! Sending good wishes your way!
2/10/17Reply
Traveler Stacy, so great to know you've been following! Thanks for the good wishes. We are so thrilled about our new home. Talk about a change ... from a 100-year old craftsman bungalo to an all-new coastal open plan. Gordon is pleased to know that there are not the restrictions he had thought on gardening. After meeting with the landscaper, we are pretty sure that over the next 5 years most of what they do will be ripped out and replaced. Can't keep a good green thumb down!
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- Feb 12, 2017, 5:03pm
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- United States South Carolina Jasper County Gilmania Grahams Neck 32.624467, -80.88174632°37’28” N 80°52’54” W
Day 108
Working hard
February 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Heather is working hard trying to get us to Europe for the next 4 months.

Gordon is stalling by taking a photo.
Karen Anderson I admire your zeal for adventure. So much to see and so little time, but you two are making the most of it. Yahoo!!
2/13/17Reply
Traveler We just found a place to store our trailer. Laurie and John have graciously agreed to babysit the hylander. Now we just have to get a flight somewhere. We figure the rest will fall into place.
2/13/17Reply
Rosemary Engle Oh my yes! Yes! Europe on a Erurail pass. That would be FABULOUS! Maybe there is an upgraded one that gets you better sleeping arrangements overnight. RE
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Rosemary Engle So many places to see, and luckily you have the time!
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