Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Packed up and heading south

September 3 -  Today’s the day to head back down the road.  We got up at 8 and managed to be in the RV by 10:30.  Kelley came by to collect our jackets, keys and radio.  Bill had him put us down for August of next year.  Once we know for sure we will confirm with him.  I have mixed feelings about it.  It’s a beautiful park and everyone was very nice.  The lack of cell service it just a pain.
 
The drive was almost uneventful.  We didn’t go on the Interstate.  We took a route recommended by other Floridians who travel it every year.  There were no rest areas, not like on the Interstate, so finally I said I was ready to use the bathroom and have lunch.  We got off at a rather congested area and Bill was not happy.  I saw a hotel on the left and figured they had a lot big enough for us to park in as well as drive around the building.  In front of it was a Chick-fil-a so I thought that would due for lunch.  Bill was afraid I’d have to back all the way out.  He walked up to get lunch and checked it out and we were fine to get out.  Lucky me!  I used our bathroom and we ate in the truck.
 
The roads were nice in that the traffic was less than on the Interstate and you passed through some nice towns, but we can’t do much stopping in the RV due to parking.  Also the roads were up and down and it destroyed any reasonable gas mileage.  As we were approaching our stop for the night in Asheboro, NC at the Zooland Family Campground the skies opened up and we could barely see ahead.  I slowed it way down and fortunately it didn’t last long.  I didn’t want to set up for the night in the rain but it was totally dry once we arrived.  The place was OK, not far off the highway and with Passport America it was half price.  We found out that our friends Linda and Fred had camped there the night before. 
 
We took a walk around the park and it’s a large place but some live there and it trashes things up with 4-5 bicycles, grills, chairs, blocks, tools, just doesn’t look good.  There were nice trees and plenty for kids or adults to do but the sites were not all that level.
 
We had our leftovers and watched our shows.  I set the dish up for the night and got it on the first try!

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