Camping Destination – Galveston, Texas

Living on the Gulf Coast of Central Florida, the Gulf Coast of Texas has never really been on my radar as a travel destination. Since buying our RV last November, we’ve discussed many locations. All my husband had to say was “there’s a campground in Galveston, Texas with a lazy river.” And just like that, the Lone Star State was on my list and the rest of our trip was built around it. Later, it would become the “Space Nerd” Trip as we’ll be visiting a total of three Space Centers. More on that in other posts to come.

After a long drive from the New Orleans area, we had arrived in Galveston. Greeted by the Gulf of Mexico only about a minute’s walk form our campground, we were home for two nights. The next five nights were scheduled at an RV Resort eight miles down the road featuring two pools, a lazy river, a putt golf course, and more. While driving around the island for a week, it was impossible to ignore the various other campgrounds around Galveston.

The two we stayed in set the bar high. Although we’d love to stay at each of these resorts again, other options on the island will be considered while planning another trip to Galveston.

Dellanera RV Park is located right on the Gulf. It has a nice office and camp store with reasonable prices. There is one set of washrooms and a descent size recreation room next to the office. No matter which site you’re assigned, the beach is only steps away. The campground is dog friendly, and pups can be walked on the beach on a leash.

Jamaica Beach Resort is nestled between West Bay and the Gulf of Mexico is a short walk across the street. But, with two pools and a lazy river, we didn’t walk to the beach. I did, however take in the beautiful sunset from the office balcony two nights in a row. The washrooms and laundry facility are clean and well maintained. The office sells various items from souvenirs to camping gear.

If you’re looking for on-site food options, Hunt Brothers Pizza is located in the office and Arney’s Bayside Grille Food Truck sits just outside the gates of the lazy river. We tried both options and were pleasantly surprised with both.

The resort is dog friendly with two dog run areas and several dog waste stations throughout the park. Other amenities include a jump pad, an outdoor movie night area, and a recycling center.

Bayou Segnette State Park

The campground is beautiful. Luscious green space with plenty of room between campsites. The bathrooms were nice. The bugs are insane. The pools were closed, but I believe the one designated for campers only has since opened.

Star Link worked very well. We worked all week from the campground with no issues. We also had little to no issues with streaming TV after hours. Plus it's one of very few state parks that offer wifi to their campers.

There was little to do in the park, but its proximity to New Orleans more than made up for the lack of hiking trails, wildlife to view, or nature to take in compared to other State parks we’ve camped in.

Harvest Host: Hallie’s Landing

We stayed at our second Harvest Host location last year on our way to Tybee Island, GA. Hallie’s Landing is small outdoor café featuring delicious burgers, mac & cheese, beer, and more. The log cabin snack bar is situated on the north edge of Stella Lake in Crescent City, Florida. They offer paddle board, kayak, and peddle boat rentals to use on the lake as well as an 18-hole disc golf course across the street from the other offerings.

As far as Harvest Hosts go, this is one that we would definitely stay at again. The staff was friendly, and we were impressed with the food. The owner was there adding fencing to the property and from what the staff told me, he was looking to make many improvements and expansions. There was plenty of space for campers and no need to park too close to each other. The area was lively, and we were able to catch a fireworks show from several blocks away.  

Our Fantastic Week at Fort Wilderness

If you know me or follow my adventures on social media, you know that I am a Disney Fan. After purchasing our RV last November, I became a Walt Disney World pass holder again after a hiatus during the pandemic. I couldn’t wait to start planning my first ever visit to Fort Wilderness. My husband cherishes fond memories of camping there as a child with his parents and brother.

Leading up to our trip, we discussed all the must dos for our time there. We decided not to put too much focus on theme parks. We have weekday annual passes and can head into the parks any time. Our time at Fort Wilderness should be spent exploring the campground. Mike’s top picks included the game rooms and Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue.

Five Reasons You Never Have to Leave the Fort:

1.       Transportation – there is an inner resort bus system that will take you throughout the campground. You can bring bikes or rent them at the Bike Barn. Golf cart is one of the most popular modes of transport within Fort Wilderness. You’re welcome to bring your own or rent one from the resort.

2.       Recreation – There are so many recreational activities at Fort Wilderness including:

·         Two swimming pools – The Meadow recreation area houses a game room, snack bar, and “swimmin” pool with activities and a water slide. The Wilderness pool is usually a bit quieter. Note: Towels are not provided at the pools in this resort.

·         Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long

·         Archery Experience – I personally expected to see wooden tables set up in a wooded setting using bows reminiscent of the movie Brave.

·         Tri-Circle-D Ranch – The stables near the Settlement area (back of the campground) are open daily for guests to visit the horses. Pony rides are offered there too. Horseback rides are offered at the stables in the Outpost area at the front of the campground.

·         Movies Under the Stars – movie schedules are posted on site and provided at check-in.

·         There are two trading posts where you can buy souvenirs, food and beverages, and other essentials for your trip. One is located in the Meadow area and the other one is back in the Settlement.

3.       Food and Beverage Options – One of the many bonuses of staying in the campground is the ability to hop back to your RV or cabin for a quick meal or snack. We always keep lunch meat, cheese, and chicken strips in our fridge for a fast break to eat without paying Disney prices for the same food. But, if you didn’t make it to the grocery before your trip, there are plenty of options at Fort Wilderness. With two trading posts offering plenty of grocery options (with a high price tag, of course), you don’t have to go out for every meal. If you’re not looking to prepare meals at your campsite, you have plenty of on-site options. There is a snack bar adjacent to the Meadow “swimmin” pool, a quick service eatery in the Settlement, and a food truck round up on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings featuring Orlando area trucks. There is also a permanent truck located at the back of the property that features your typical theme park snacks like corndog nuggets and Mickey pretzels.

4.       Entertainment – The Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue is a must experience when staying at Fort Wilderness, but many come from all over the Walt Disney World Resort to be entertained. Sit back and enjoy laughs, songs, and plenty of audience interaction. Bring your appetite. Dinner kicks off with slaw, salad, and corn bread followed by large portions of fried chicken, barbecue ribs, mashed taters, mac & cheese, and baked beans. If you have room left, strawberry shortcake serves as the grand finale.

5.       Magic Kingdom Fireworks over the water – Many travel from all over the world to visit Disney World. Watching the fireworks shows is a must do for most. I’m not most. I typically use that time to jump on much less crowded transportation or hit as many rides as I can during the show. Watching the firework show from the marina at Fort Wilderness was breathtaking. The music is piped in, so the only thing missing are the projections on Cinderella’s and Main Street buildings and the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It’s magical.

 Halfway to Halloween is a whole other story that I still can’t wrap my head around. There were special activities for the day and evening hosted by the campground. But the real magic was driving around the different camping loops. The guests went all out and made it feel like October 31st in April (my absolute favorite time of year).

Our Favorite Campground So Far: Bill Frederick Park

While we’ve barely been out of Florida in the RV we purchased in November last year, so far, we have a nearby favorite place to stay away from home. Having mostly stayed in Central Florida, it makes sense that our early preferred campground is located there. Although Disney’s Fort Wilderness (more to come about that) is probably where we had the most fun, other factors need to be considered.

Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake isn’t perfect. It’s not easy to get a reservation, StarLink is not reliable there, and some of the sites are so unlevel that it is nearly impossible to get it right. The big but is that the price, location, and the environment of the park itself more than make up for the aforementioned “cons.”

Located in the Doctor Phillips area of Orlando, Bill Frederick Park sits just about five miles North of Universal Orlando Resort, just shy of nine miles from Sea World, and eleven miles North of Disney Springs. There are near by stores, outlet malls, and many other attractions if you aren’t interested in large theme parks. The Orlando City Park sits in a really nice area with upscale neighborhoods surrounding it.

The park features a seasonal swimming pool, disc golf courses, walking and biking trails, an animal farm, playgrounds, and events on the lake. Anyone can visit the park and the during business hours for a small fee. Residents can buy memberships too. There are a lot of things to do at this park whether you’re camping or not. There are a few cabins available for rent also.

There are thirty-six camping sites, fourteen feature full hook-ups. Sites can be used for tent camping too. One bathhouse sits centrally located not far from any of the sites and a dump station on the way out. There’s nothing fancy at this park. The bathhouse is fairly clean (you are camping), and I’ve used the facilities and showers several times already. If you want sparkling and pristine, this isn’t the place for you.

Being a couple who work from home and need constant, reliable internet, this park has had its ups and downs. The first time we had to work from the park, we struggle with connection to StarLink. We love the park, and we love StarLink, but the signal is not reliable at all. Before our last trip, we bought hot spot devices and data plans from both Verizon and T-Mobile. We have AT&T hotspots on our phones.

AT&T was much better on that first trip than StarLink, but I still dropped calls and struggled with the connection. On this last trip, I used T-Mobile the most and it worked great. I didn’t drop calls or lose internet at all. I used Verizon for a day or so and it worked well too. I had little to no problems this time, which is a relief as I look forward to spending more and more time in this park.

For more information about the park and to make reservations: https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Bill-Frederick-Park-At-Turkey-Lake/Make-a-Reservation-in-Bill-Frederick-Park

Our Home Away From Home: Central Florida

Never did I think that Orlando would become our second home. Being a couple who frequent Central Florida Theme Parks, I guess it was the natural flow of things after buying an RV.

Growing up on the West Coast of Florida, the Orlando area was always one of the last places I ever envisioned living, even on a part time basis. The crowds and traffic alone have always seemed unbearable. But, staying at campgrounds in the area has changed me.

Now that we have had more than pleasant stays at a few parks in Central Florida, I grab reservations as much as I can to bide the time before our first multi-state trip coming this late Spring into Summer. So far, we’ve stayed at three Orlando area campgrounds. While we have a clear early favorite, the other two are great options as well.

Since I didn’t get a lot of pictures at the other two parks and didn’t use StarLink or our hotspot at the one of them, I’ll wait until after our next stay to get into a full review. But I’ll share a bit of info about both parks here. The first two are just down the street from one another but have quite different vibes.

Tropical Palms is an Encore Resort located off of 192 behind Old Town in Kissimmee. It is a huge park with all the amenities of a resort campground. It was February, so we didn’t use the pool or any of the outdoor activities. But, we did take advantage of the short walk to nearby attractions. Another note is that Wi-Fi is only offered in their common areas and does not reach individual sites.

KOA Holiday is about four miles down 192 and although the area has a different feel and there isn’t anything to really walk to, the park itself has a much more laid back, cozy comfort to it. All the people we met we so friendly and some of the sites have their own dog play area in addition to the small dog park. And the best part was that Star Link worked great there and we were both able to work with little to no interruptions.

Both parks are on the pricier side but located in the heart of Kissimmee with many attractions at your fingertips. We had a full hook up at KOA, but only water and electric at Tropical Palms as they didn’t have FHU available for our dates. We only stayed two nights there, so the dump station on our way out was more than sufficient.

Although it is too expensive to stay as often as we would like, we both agree that we’d definitely stay at both places again. If you’re looking to go to Old Town for a weekend, you can’t beat the location of Tropical Palms and if a camping membership is something you’re interested in, Thousand Trails has on-site staff and can provide more information (we’re not members but are considering it).

Stay tuned for my next post. I’ll give a full review of and lots of info about (including pics and video) our favorite Central Florida campground so far.

Georgia – Part II – Our First Harvest Host

The next leg of our three-part Georgia trip began with a stay at our first Harvest Host. A quick break down of HH: it is a community of Farms, Breweries, Wineries, Churches, Golf Courses, and other businesses who offer one night stays on their property for one low yearly cost. Most sites are dry camping only, but some do allow you to run your generator. Many are pet friendly. The app allows you to reserve your space and provides all of the information as to whether you are eligible to stay (size of rig, etc.). Other than the yearly fee, it is recommended that you either patronize or donate to your hosts at least $20.

I found Debellation Brewery in Richmond Hills, GA and it was available the Saturday night I needed. Our next stay was upcoming on Tybee Island and they did not have the first night I needed available. That’s where Harvest Host can be a real saver. Many of them allow same day bookings, so a lot of RVer’s drive as far as they can and find a host on the app when they’re ready to call it a night.

A few days before our stay, I received an email stating that we had picked a fun night to visit. It was karaoke night with a sock-hop theme. We arrived at the Brewery before dark. They had a super simple check-in process. There was a sign next to a large bay door to stop at and walk up to the bar to check in with a bartender. She provided a sheet of paper with instructions and showed us where to park in the grassy area behind the warehouse building of the Brewery.

We had a fantastic time at Debellation Brewery. The beer was great (and I’m not a beer drinker at all). They had a fall beer that was right up my alley. The karaoke was fun to watch and featured some really good singers. There was a super cool vibe between the owner and staff, the regulars, and the Harvest Host guests. And they are so pet friendly that we were able to bring our two medium sized dogs inside to enjoy the last part of the night. The bartender immediately brought out treats and water for our pups to enjoy.

The Brewery is conveniently located just minutes from I95 making it super easy to get to. With that, comes some road noise, but nothing we couldn’t sleep through. We didn’t rush out the next morning and no one told us too. We would definitely stay there again and plan to later this year.  

Back to Our First RV Trip – Georgia, Three Ways–Part I

We were planning an Atlanta area road trip for the third week of November. We would have come home for three days before heading back on the road to spend Thanksgiving with my husband Mike’s parents in Southwest Georgia. On November 2nd, we purchased our first motorhome. Immediately, I scrapped the two-road trip idea, booked a campsite on the East Coast, and set a three-stop trip in motion.

With all the Stranger Things fun to do in the Atlanta area, (be sure to read more about that in my previous post) I found a campsite at the High Falls State Park River campground about 50 miles south of ATL. As the title suggests, this was our first trip in our new RV, what could go wrong? Well, the backup camera quit on us halfway to Jackson from St. Pete.

We left late and arrived after dark, meaning Mike had to back the RV into the spot at night. Not only was it an unlevel, gravel site, there was a wooden step that he could have easily driven over if not guided. Luckily, we bought radios for easy communication. Oh yeah, I didn’t mention yet that we had no reception on our AT&T cell phones when we got there.

Once we were parked, leveled, and connected to water and power; Mike hooked up the weboost antennae. After that, we had a bar or two, but internet and phone connection was shifty when in the park. We did not have StarLink yet, so I can’t provide any insight as to how it works in the area. It’s very remote there with a lot of trees. While being that far out makes it tough to keep in touch (you should have seen me trying to contact our Uber driver to let her know that they pinned us 2 miles away from where we were), it was kind of nice to unplug and take in the sights.

The main falls were a short hike from the campground. The trail goes around the waterfall. There are some steps, inclines/declines, and unlevel walkways leading down to look up at the falls. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but beware that if walking from the camp ground, there is a sidewalk with no barrier that crosses a bridge next to the road. Large trucks startled both of our dogs.

Although you’re disconnected out in this area and it’s quite a drive to get to the city, it’s exactly what camping is all about. State parks are often well outside the hustle and bustle, but they are an inexpensive way to enjoy the trees, the peace, and the quiet.

Filling in the Bits – One State at a Time

We bought an RV. Now, let’s go.

We’ve visited many states in our travels thus far. Mostly via airplane. We will not add stickers to the map unless two or three conditions are met.

1.       Only states visited in the RV will be added to this map.

2.       If we spend at least one night in the state.

3.       Conditionally, we may decide that eating a meal in a given state suffices.

Not only do we live in Florida, purchase the RV in Florida, and store the RV in Florida; we have stayed several nights in Central Florida (stay tuned for more on that). Our only out of state trips so far have included Georgia (check out my Stranger Things Blog and stay tuned for more Georgia fun).

Enjoy this fun video of my sarcastic husband applying the sticker to Guinevere. Yes, that’s her name and if you’ve seen Onward, you’ll get it!

Keeping Things Strange – Our First RV Trip

In October, I had planned a November car trip to the Atlanta area to indulge in some “Stranger Things” fun. Not only was Stranger Things: The Experience being offered by Fever at Pullman Yard, most of the show’s filming locations are also in Georgia near Atlanta. I did some research, watched a lot of YouTube videos, and booked a hotel room for three nights about an hour Southwest of the city.

After years of dreaming, we bought our first RV at the beginning of November. I immediately canceled that hotel room and began planning a full Georgia trip as we were already scheduled to turn right back around and drive to Southwest Georgia to spend Thanksgiving with my husband’s parents. Being new RV owners presented the perfect opportunity to plan our first camping trip…in three weeks.

For the first three nights of our trip, we stayed in High Falls State Park River Campground located approximately 51 miles south of Atlanta. But, even closer to some of the most popular Stranger Things filming locations. There are several others that we were unable to visit. Some are up to 2 hours out, so your best bet is to pick your top 2 or 3. We decided to eliminate private residences out of respect for the property owners. If you do visit these locations, please remember that this is a person’s home and treat it as you would want strangers to treat yours.

High Falls State Park is in Jackson, GA. Downtown Jackson is also the setting of Downtown Hawkins. You will find Hawkins Library, The Hawk Theater, and Melvald’s General Store located in the center of town. Of course, you won’t find these locations if you’re looking for the names given by the show. Hawkins Library is actually the Butts County Courthouse (yes, you read that right and if you like that, you’ll love the water tower view on the way into town that reads “Beautiful Butts County”).

The building is gorgeous and iconic to the show. Work was being done to the structure during our visit, but it didn’t stop me from taking some lovely photos. The Hawk Theater is a tavern featuring a Stranger Things food and drink menu as well as their regular items such as burgers, wings, a few entrees, and more, including the best Cajun spiced pork rinds I’ve ever tasted. The building housing Bradley’s Olde Tavern dates back to the 1800s. The atmosphere was cozy and fun, and the creaky floors added to the creepy vibe that the show gives off.

We were running short on time and decided to skip a walk around the entire town square to take in every site, so we missed the opportunity to see if the Radio Shack sign was still there. You can also check out the empty corner storefront used as Melvald’s General Store in the show, as well as the alley where Jonathan and Steve’s rivalry came to blows as Nancy and Steve’s friends looked on. If you have a couple hours to spare while in the area, I highly recommend a bite and a drink at Bradley’s Olde Tavern, a nice walk around the downtown square, and don’t miss the banner hanging on the back of the courthouse.

My number one priority as far as filming locations to visit was easily Hawkins High School located in Stockbridge, GA about 25 miles NW of Jackson and approximately 20 miles South of Atlanta. At the time of our visit, Patrick Henry Adult Education Center still appeared the same way it does on Stranger Things with Hawkins High School painted on the pitched part of the building. Being there was such a neat experience and made me feel like I was playing a part in one of my favorite shows.

I say it’s a must do if you’re planning your own little tour of show locations but beware that in November, 2022 there was a Sheriff stationed outside the school informing visitors not to drive or walk down to the other sections of the school and that taking photos through any windows is prohibited. I suspect that filming for season 5 was probably being planned and staging was more than likely in progress. As time goes on, I’d expect more restrictions, so definitely check into it and respect boundaries that are set by film crews and local authorities.

The locations we visited during our trip were exactly what we wanted to see. You can find several homes of your favorite show characters around the areas outside of Atlanta as well as a few of the commercial locations filmed there. Some of the most popular characters’ homes to visit are the Wheeler House, The Victor Creel House (aka The Claremont House), and of course The Byers’ home. Other locations we skipped due to their distance from the campground or accessibility to the public, but would add many to my next trip:

In Atlanta

·         Hawkins National Laboratory 1256 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306                              Note: I did not visit this location as it is in the city and from what I’ve seen online, is not easily accessible to the public.

·         Hawkins Community Pool, where some of those iconic scenes from Season 3 took place is located at 2000 Lakewood Ave SE and is known as South Bend Park and Swimming Pool in Atlanta.

·         Sattler Quarry at Chappell Rd NW, Atlanta is the real name of Bellwood Quarry where the fake Will Byer’s body was pulled from the water in Season 1.

·         Season Two’s Chicago scenes were filmed in the Fairlie-Poplar area of Downtown Atlanta. (And no, that’s not a joke, but it may be a play on the expression “fairly popular.”)

·         Skull Rock can be found at 1238 Boat Rock Rd SW in the city and is known as Boat Rock Bouldering Area.

And Around Atlanta

·         As much as I wanted to take a bite out of a Benny’s Burger at Tiffany’s Kitchen in Lithia Springs, it was a bit far from our planned route. 7413 Lee Rd

·         The same thing goes for The Palace Arcade and adjacent Family Video (6503 Church St) as well as Hawkins PD (8485 Courthouse Square W) all located in Douglasville.

·         Star Court Mall is an actual mall known as Gwinnett Place located at 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096

·         The Abandoned Mill used as the Mind Flayer’s Lair in Season 3 can be found at 2903 RN Martin St in East Point. Note: This is fenced property and should not be trespassed on.

And now, a little more about Stranger Things: The Experience brought to you by Netflix and Fever. The event we visited was located at Pullman Yards in Atlanta. The experience was only available in this location through February, 2023. Current experiences are being offered in Los Angeles, Paris, and Toronto. The event’s website gives fans of the show the opportunity to nominate their city from a list provided. Indianapolis is not on the list, but it should be. Not only is Indy my hometown, it’s also the closest major city to Hawkins, Indiana, the fictional town setting in the show. At the end of season four, a newscast states that the town sits just 80 miles outside the Midwest city, and I think it’s a crime to not host the experience there at some point.

Okay, I’ll get back to the actual experience and not my feelings about the obvious location choice for an upcoming appearance. Stranger Things: The Experience is an immersive and interactive game of sorts that allows fans to step inside Hawkins National Laboratory to take part in a sleep study. Filming and photos are not allowed during the “study” to not spoil the fun for those who have not had the chance to partake yet. What I will tell you is that this fun and unique experience is enhanced by the sets and the actors present. The creepy scientist in the first section of the “study” never broke character while staring at me suspiciously, considering every move I made.

Once through the experience, which lasts about forty-five minutes to an hour, you’re dropped into the “mixed tape.” This is where you can pose for pictures with a Demogorgon, Vecna, and multiple props that look like they came straight from the set of the show like the phone booth littered with signs for Dustin’s “lost” cat Mews. There are also many show related merchandise items for purchase. And you’ll have the opportunity to eat ice cream at Scoops Ahoy, devour a slice from Surfer Boy Pizza, or even sign up for Hellfire Club. There are actors among the crowd, wearing their finest 80s gear and ready for photo-ops. And don’t forget to take your turn in the photo booth.

At the end of this portion of the trip, I wished we could stay longer and see and do more that the area has to offer. I want Stranger Things: The Experience to make an appearance in more cities, especially Indianapolis, and I want it to stay longer. I would visit the experience at least one more time. It’s so fun and immersive, making the time scoot by too fast. Fingers Crossed that they keep this show on the road and that you have the opportunity to check it out.

Who I Am And What I Do

Meteora, Kastaki Village, Greece

Hi, I’m Amanda Phoenix-Starling. Growing up between St. Pete and Clearwater, I’ve always lived in a vacation destination. Most of my early travels were to visit family in the Mid-West. After marrying my husband, Mike in 2012, I made it my mission to see and experience everything I can. I love theme parks and quirky, unique attractions. Between my passion for writing and Mike’s love of photography, we have a lot to share. We’ve been to some breathtaking sites here in the states as well as in Antigua, Iceland, Ireland, and Greece.

As much as we love overseas travel and plan to do much more, there is so much to see right here at home. So, a few months ago we bought a Class C RV and planned to hit the road. We still have our home base in St. Pete, but plan to travel as much as we can while working from the road. During our first trip, our dog injured her knee and needed surgery to kick off 2023. We’ve been at home for her recovery, but it hasn’t slowed me down in planning our upcoming trips. We have two Florida Theme Park centered trips coming up and then we’ll hit the road in May for our longest and furthest trip so far. We invite you along for the ride.

I’ll share written content weekly with all of our fun and even some of the not so fun moments from the road. Not only do I want to create a community of travel buddies (RV and otherwise), I want to offer advice and guidance on trip planning and internet connectivity. Most of us know that campsite wi-fi isn’t always reliable and getting a signal while staying at government run park campgrounds is often non-existent. When you’re expected to show up (virtually) for work, that’s not going to fly.

We bought StarLink, have AT&T cell service with 50G hotspot each, and are planning to add Verizon with the hope of always being covered. As an engineer, Mike needs reliable, fast internet at all times. We will both be working at campsites and at each spot will alternate between services to provide a full review of connectivity at each place. We hope this will help those who are in the same situation having to work a traditional job from the road.

My goal with this site is to share unique experiences, travel tips, and connectivity reviews, as well as develop a community of fun seekers. I have many more big plans for travel as well as for this site in the future. Mike and I both appreciate your love and support as we continue to create a life full of adventure and fun! Please come along!