Thursday morning we left Bayou Segnette State Park and headed to Vermilionville Living History Museum, which had been our home for 7 or 8 days and headed west. One of our habits that we are trying to break is driving for hours and hours a day. It’s hard to believe, but unlike vacations, since we
French Quarter, New Orleans Oct. 25th- Nov. 2nd, 2017 We arrived in New Orleans very excited to explore the French Quarter. The last time we were in New Orleans was a year ago at this time. Halloween week has to be the best time of the year to be here, besides Mardi Gras lol. Since
Heading to Bayou Segnette State Park Oct 25th to Nov 2nd, 2017 We left Davis Lake on the 25th of October after a very pleasant stay and began our journey to Bayou Segnette State Park just outside New Orleans. We continued down the Natchez Trace Parkway towards Jackson Mississippi. As mentioned in another post, the Trace is
A last Minute Change in Plans! Oct 22 to 24th, 2017 During a pleasant and relaxing three day stay at Corinth Recreation Area campground, our now standard procedure is to research our next destination each morning over tea. After looking at the maps and websites we had decided on a campground just outside Collinsville, Mississippi
October 15th, 2017 Well today marked the start of our first ‘snowbird’ experience. We left Campers Corners near London Ontario and headed South. Our first overnight stop was at Majestic Oak Winery. Our ‘loose’ plan is to head to New Orleans and arrive there the last week of October. We hope to spend a week
Need Extra Firmness? OK, sorry for the suggestive title of this post! Just trying to attract some visitors lol. As many of you know, we have a 2008 Chev Silverado 2500HD. We pull a 31″ 2016 Springdale that weighs in around 8100 pounds. We are well within our towing capacity but it has felt a
Casa-Dea Estates Winery, Wellington On Oct 9, 2017 Through all our research of becoming full time RVers, Bill found this interesting group called Harvest Hosts. The cost of a membership is approximately $45.00 for a year. With this membership, you are welcome to enjoy a free nights stay at lovely wineries like Casa-Dea Estates Winery,
ByWard Country Market Oct 5th, 2017 ByWard Market is a buzzing hub of outdoor farmers’ market stalls and specialty food shops selling Canadian cheese and maple-infused chocolate. Unique eclectic shops, boutiques and restaurants offer something for everyone. Experience the small neighbourhood feel in secluded courtyards or find high quality, trend setting products on the bustling streets.
Rideau Canal: Locks 1 – 8 Oct 5th, 2017 The magnificent flight of 8 locks at Ottawa is now framed by Canada’s Parliament buildings on one side and the impressive Chateau Laurier hotel on the other. This is the largest single set of locks on the entire Rideau system, providing a lift of 24 m
A day trip to Our Nation’s Capital Ottawa Oct 5th, 2017 We woke up to a gorgeous day and decided that this was our last chance to go to our Nation’s Capital while we were so close. So, packing the girls into the tuck we started off on the 90 min ride to Ottawa. The
