Townsend Georgia

The WiFi part came in yesterday so we were able to leave Florida behind us this morning. Was a fast ride - 3 hours - but I95 is totally torn up between Jacksonville and here. Had to come to complete stops at some points, very frustrating - and the cats let us know they thought we were stopping for good: they started to sing to us to get them out! We are staying at an Escapee campground, only 35 sites, but gorgeous. We are on a small lake, looking out towards it right now. Since this is an Escapee, only Escapee members are allowed here, no one else. All sorts of rigs - some permanent, some snow birds still here, and rest like Dave and me - just passing through. We are totally blown away with a 5ver (5th wheel) that pulled in beside us about an hour ago - screeching big time. We overheard their conversation on the cell phone - they have a brand new doolie (double wheels in the back on each side) with a larger engine (bigger than us) because they just bought this 5th wheel and what truck they had wasn't big enough - they blew out the transmission. Hello! Didn't you do your homework first as to what you can pull? And the screeching - we think a bearing or brake is going or gone - some of the other folks have come up to them and talked about it - saying, sometimes you can't hear what's going on - did you know....... I am sure they feel embarrassed - but they should be calling someone or something to get help - especially since they just bought it! Dah.

And then on the other side is an old hippie type bus - painted royal blue - excellent condition with a matching Mazda royal blue SUV, and the person inside has to be 150 years old! Seriously! What a contrast.

Yesterday in the afternoon we went over to Smyrna Sand Dunes and walked the boardwalk down to the ocean. Watched them surfing, playing, swimming and having fun. Lots of cars on the beach (Daytona is one of the few areas where you can drive your vehicle right onto the beach). Then as we were leaving to walk back, we noticed a number of sea turtles resting inside or just outside their little sand dunes. Dave and I both took lots of pictures - will send them on separately. Weather has been wonderful - if you like hot weather. I don't and I am suffering big time from it. Just the hour spent yesterday walking the boardwalk and beach made me kinda sick. Today at this new campground in Georgia - when we got in was about 85 - and it climbed to above 90. Ugh. Friday it's supposed to cool down so that will be nice. Will have to have the a/c on tonight just to get the RV cooled down.

Tomorrow we are heading to a plantation to tour it. Timing is everything - only open Thurs Fri and Saturday. Amazing!