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Hardridge Creek, AL
To get to this COE campground, one must go through Eufaula, Alabama. This is Alabama’s largest city and it is known as the Bass Capital of the World. It has over 45,000 acres with 640 miles of shoreline. Each year, 10,000 fisherman visit and it is home to the annual Bass Anglers tournament.
Its main street is lined with mature trees and beautiful antebellum mansions. I have never seen such a collection of gorgeous homes in one specific area. The city can boast it has around 700 structures listed in the National Historic Register. I would have loved to stroll the street during its heyday.
The campground had spacious sites, some on the water and others nestled among the trees. We didn’t get close to the water this go around but as you can tell from the video Mitch rode his bike around the campground to find our perfect spot for next time.
We took a ride to Ft. Gaines to check out the dam. It’s quite a sight to see massive amounts of water pushing through the high portals of the dam structure. We are glad the Corp of Engineers build these dams and the accompanying campgrounds across the country as it allows us to stay in some spectacular camping destinations. The only downside is most are in remote areas and to go anywhere you have to go a distance with your vehicle. We don’t mind taking day trips as sometimes we find gems in the most unusual places. Unfortunately, this was not one of them.
What I love most about being on a lake is watching the magnificent orange and yellow colors filling the sky as the sunsets to wind down the day.
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Joyous Occasion
We interrupt the normal posting of our adventures to get ready and celebrate our daughter’s wedding and welcome our future son-in-law to the family. Lots to do, so please be patient and we will resume our normal posting next Saturday.
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Stone Mountain, GA
The day we checked in, there was a craft show within the park. Hurray for me! Many vendors showcased their wares along the tree-lined, paved pathways. Not a little show and the crafts were very diverse. Our campsite offered a view of the lake, and we watched the geese families take their stroll each day. Another treat was to watch the delicate hummingbirds hover over the yellow flowers dipping in to get their full of nectar.
Stone Mountain Park offers two eighteen-hole championship golf courses. The Scenic Railway is a five-mile trip around the mountain and the surrounding areas. It is also home to a historic village, trails, and pristine locations to picnic. It offers a little bit of fun for everyone.
Our hike up the mountain was travesing over granite rocks and its reward was a view of the surrounding forest and a view of downtown Atlanta. This mountain was once harvested for its granite. 7,645,700 cubic feet of granite were removed from the mountain, equating to one-foot-long paving stones stretching from the North Pole to the South Pole (12,444 miles)! For those who don’t enjoy hiking and still want to see the view from the top, a ride on the Summit Skyride will leisurely take you to the top for a price.
Mitch rode the Marta train into Atlanta for the three days he worked. This is the first time he is meeting his co-workers, and he has been with them for three years. His train journey was about forty minutes dropping him off in downtown Atlanta at the office. The station itself was about a twenty-five-minute ride from our campground. The trains were not crowded, and the most viable explanation would be a result of Covid when many companies allowed their employees to continue to work from home.
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All around Charleston, SC (Part 2)
Watching the sunrise over the intercoastal or any water is awe aspiring as one welcomes the dawn of a new day. Mitch was able to capture the rising sun one morning, and we share it with you. Especially for those who are not morning people.
Patriot Point Naval & Maritime Museum, located in Mount Pleasant, SC, is home to an aircraft carrier and destroyer. I toured the aircraft carrier with Mitch, but it’s not my cup of tea. However, it’s not all about me! The facilities left me wondering what daily life on the aircraft would be like for our servicemen. I’m not too fond of cramped spaces, and the thought of sleeping in a fold-down cot is not appealing. When touring the kitchen, my thoughts wandered to the heat generated from the stoves and how they managed to provide meals for all those aboard. Stairways to the various levels were steep, and picturing the men scaling up them during drills left me with a daunting feeling.
When Mitch expressed a desire to visit the USS Lafety destroyer, I was done and told him to go ahead as I would wait for him at the visitor center. Mitch was excited to share his experience with me and relayed that this WWII ship was known as” The ship that would not die.” It earned its moniker because it was attacked by twenty-two Japanese aircraft despite being badly damaged by four bombs and six kamikaze crashes. We owe gratitude to all our servicemen keeping us safe and allowed us our freedom.
We finally got to take a schooner sunset tour in Charleston Harbor. We wanted to do his in New England and Maine, but between the temperature and the wind, it was a bit too chilly for us. The Schooner Pride left the harbor, and it was a great evening to go out on the boat and enjoy the colors of the sunset.
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All around Charleston, SC (Part One)
We stayed at Buck Hall Recreation Campground, which only had nineteen sites. Once again, we enjoyed views of the intercoastal waterways. We were the only ones without a boat. Apparently, this is the place to be to get up at the crack of dawn, fish all day, and fillet your catch upon your return.
Charleston was one of the cities I was most eager to visit, and it did not disappoint. We used the app GPS MY CITY -where you can take your own walking tour. We find this more enjoyable as you dictate the length of time you want to spend at each highlight rather than being with a group that has a tight schedule. Charleston is very much like Savannah, GA. The colonial homes were astonishing. We toured the Nathaniel Russell home and were quite impressed. They restored the building to its original grandeur. The tour guide indicated the house was rat-infested, but it was a good thing. I would never associate rats as a good thing, but when they went into the rat nests, they found items such as pieces of wallpaper which aided the restorers in recreating the rooms to original colors and décor. Interesting, to say the least.
The cruise ships were docked in port the day we explored, and the covered market was quite congested. One good thing about living in a 5th wheel is you don’t have room to buy knick-knacks. The farmer’s market was in full swing in one of the town squares. Stalls of fresh produce, street dancers, and people having a good time made for a delightful way to spend a few hours. As a side note – don’t do a seven-day liquid fast when visiting a city filled with various restaurants and cafes. We didn’t plan accordingly, and we never got to enjoy the cuisine of Charleston.
This city offers many quaint shops, but if you want the other end of the spectrum, a visit to King Street is where you need to stroll. High-end, brand-name stores line each side of the street, offering those costly items that make you wonder why???
Mitch and I would like to revisit this town when we are NOT fasting.
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