Before A/C

Here we go! We're beginnig our family adventure. Two weeks of camping throughout the Southeast. Five related people, in an old VW camper bus, June, NO A/C. Are we excited? Yes! Will things go as expected? Who knows. Will this be an adventure to remember? Definitely!

Years ago, when David and I took one of our 1st camping trips together, his grandfather gave us a spiral notebook to keep as a camping journal. I liked the idea of being able to refer back to past trips and revel in the memories, much like a family photo album. I was so excited about it, I wrote 1 entry. In my own defense, I did get sick on that trip and those are not necessarily details I wish to remember anyways. We still have the notebook, we just never use it; although, I still love the idea.

David came up with the idea of keeping a blog, partly as a fun excuse for the girls to exercise their writing muscles. Our plan is to write something every day, unless of course, we don't get service. In that case, we will update when possible. So here's the plan:

Saturday, 6/11: Drop off the dog, head to Pensacola, FL, camp in Big Lagoon State Park with David's brother and his family and David's grandparents.

Sunday, 6/12: Head to New Orleans,LA, camp in Bayou Segnette State Park

Tuesday, 6/14: Head to Natchez, MS, camp in Natchez State Park

Wednesday, 6/15: Head to Memphis,TN, camp in Meeman-Shelby Forest

Friday, 6/17: Head to Nashville, TN, camp at Seven Points Campground

Sunday, 6/19: Head to Smoky Mountains National Park, TN, camp at the Elkmont Campground

Tuesday, 6/21: Head to Asheville, NC, camp at Lake Powhatan State Park

Wednesday, 6/22: Head south, open camping along the way

Saturday, 6/25: Back home to Tallahassee!

It will definitely be an adventure! Wish us luck.
-Kim