2023 Southwest US tour Archives - Page 3 of 3

Day 06: Pass the McIlhenny sauce, please

By tony.barb.fisher March 13, 20232023 Southwest US tour

Well, the RV gathering at the brewery did not turn into ‘The Burning Man festival’ but there was a fire-pit and much communal gathering amongst some in attendance. We even had a couple of late arrivals filling more of the lot. All in all though, a good nights sleep. On…

Day 05: Onto N’awlins we go

By tony.barb.fisher March 12, 20232023 Southwest US tour

DST kicked in this morning so it feels early, earlier than normal early. We’re leaving Pensacola today so I’ve got some time for a short walk and quick breakfast before we strike camp. The short walk turned into a medium walk and suddenly we were a little later leaving than…

Day 04: Ah! Sunshine…

By tony.barb.fisher March 11, 20232023 Southwest US tour

We told ourselves that we would sleep in today as we are staying put at Big Lagoon State Park in Pensacola, FL… So, why am I awake at 6:30am? Most probable cause would be that we fell asleep before 9:00pm last evening. Sigh. Previous evening upon arrival I thought I’d…

Day 03: Are we there yet?

By tony.barb.fisher March 10, 20232023 Southwest US tour

Having listened to several train horns at various times in the night, 6:30 arrived and I was up for my morning walk. Lightly showering but 11C so lighter clothing under the rain jacket. Collegedale is a very car-centric community, or at least the area we stayed in is. Walking was…

Day 02: Provisioning day

By tony.barb.fisher March 9, 20232023 Southwest US tour

Yep, all camping trips begin with provisioning, except this one. It’s day 2 and we’re yet to gather supplies. That changes today! Had a great sleep parked at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester, VA. Highly recommended. Awake just before 7:00 and out for a 5.5km walk along mostly overly busy…

Day 01: On the road again…

By tony.barb.fisher March 8, 20232023 Southwest US tour

Welcome back to our travel blog! The long and snowy winters end approaches; however, not quickly enough for these intrepid explorers. And so this post finds us heading out in search of sunnier and warmer climes in the Southern US. Todays drive took us from the US/Canadian border, across the…