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    • Day 8

      Pine Mountain, GA

      February 21, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      What's a day without rain? Apparently this is a question the residents in the southeast US cannot answer. It has rained every day of our trip so far, except one. Flooding is the issue here, not snow plowing.

      Last of our 3 nights in Pine Mountain, GA. Days were spent relaxing away from windshield time. Just as at home, maintenance needed to be done. This time fixes were minor consisting of a broken lock replacement in the fresh water hatch and an nterior ceiling light replacement. Luckily a mobile RV service technician was available to make a house call. What appeared to be an easy fix turned out to be more involved. Glad I left it to a professional.

      Last night here, and weather issues wouldn't be complete without sitting through a "Tornado Warning" and more pouring rain. Thankfully, no actual tornado, no wind, just buckets of rain. Sitting in an RV and watching the weather radar, provdes a whole new weather experience.

      Had planned on a Callaway Gardens visit, but the RV repairs took precedent. Did want to see the butterflies! Next time!
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    • Day 6

      Pine Mountain, GA - Pine Mtn RV Resort

      February 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 6 °C

      After a fun filled drive through monsoon rain, thunder and lightning, we have arrived in Georgia. This trip segment took us around Atlanta via an interstate beltway. We saw nothing of Atlanta, not even a skyline view due to the heavy rain. We did have plenty of time to look since we crept along, stop and go, at 35 mph. Enough of Atlanta!

      Pine Mountain, GA is a small sleepy town known for it's unique art scene, shopping, and food offerings; and the famous Calloway Gardens.

      Today, Callaway Gardens is a 6500 acre resort complex with all the amenities. In 1930 Cason Callaway discovered a rare azelea that gave birth to the Garden idea. Callaway purchased 2500 acres in 1932 on which to build his home. Gradually his holdings were expanded and in 1952 Callaway Gardens began in earnest. In 1970's Callaway Gardens was opened to the public.

      One of the signature features of the Gardens is the Cecil B. Day (founder of Days Inn) Butterfly Center. There are 2000 butterflies housed in North America's largest glass enclosed tropical conservatory.
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    You might also know this place by the following names:

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