Then this morning we hit the road heading towards Atco, NJ, by way of the Blue Ridge Parkway. What a beautiful drive! Our original plan had been to drive the last 100 miles of the Parkway, but we got off after about 35 miles. 
The drive was a little too intense for Russ. It was very winding, and since Russ is relatively new at driving the RV, it was not very relaxing for him! While on the drive not only did a young deer cross our path, but also a young black bear cub ran across the road just a few feet in front of us! Here are also a few pictures on our drive from TN to NJ, including crossing the Potomac River.
Since we cut this drive short, we decided to spend the rest of the day making it to New Jersey. We finally arrived in Atco, NJ, around 7 p.m. to visit Russ' sister, Terri, and her family as well as Russ' mom who lives with Terri. One of the first things we did was introduce Mikey and Abby to their two Scottish Terriers, Barney and Rambo. It was an interesting first meeting as the male dogs had to decide who was in charge, and it seems that Mikey has won. Barney, who is generally pretty aggressive, nearly got his head bit off by mild mannered Mikey! But they're all friends now.
After a few beers, it was time to unhook the Saturn and park the RV for our stay. It really worked out nice in that Bill and Terri live at the end of a street that borders the start of a state protective area called Wharton Forest. We are now parked in a very parklike atmosphere with electricity coming from their garage. What a great way to spend our time here!
Once we get all settled and set up, we'll be back online.
2 comments:
Hi Russ and Susan!
Glad to hear you made it safely to NJ. I've been checking the blog every day since we got back to FL to make sure you made it.
Sounds like the parkway was a good experience, even if it was only for 35 miles.
Its been back to the grind for us so we're still very jealous that you guys get to do this full time. Please let us know when you're heading back towards TN or getting down to Jacksonville. It'd be nice to hook up again if possible.
Your new friends, Bob and Kathy
Russ and Susan,
Walmart to Walmart across the USA -Just like Lewis and Clark. When you run out of vittles, Russ can be a temporary Greeter to trade for food in the Super Center!
Seriously, sounds like a wonderful trip and I am wishing I could take the time to do something similiar. I had an idea (unusual eh?) that you should consider. When you make it back near / to Louisiana, you could consider a detour to Grand Isle which is a beautiful little fishing village and beach area on the Gulf of Mexico. I have a sports fishing yacht moored on a beautiful can next to an empty lot. You could park next to the yacht and take a few fishing trips with our Captain)and have a blast. Just a thought.
I'll look forward to following your journey the entire way! Have a blast and thanks for the good prayers and well wishes.
Love,
Ron
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