Due to the unexpected weeks gap in our schedule,we decided to blow off the last week in Jacksonville at Little Talbot Island, and head for home. We could have improvised, but to be honest,we were both getting a little sick of being literally attached to to dogs 24/7.
Given the fact that we are highway averse, and that towing the Manor limits us to 60 mph anyway, we set off on the small roads,taking the Wiregrass Parkway heading to Valdosta Georgia.
Mark and I have developed a little love affair with Georgia on these trips,and I believe we haven't really seen anything yet. This particular road was a gorgeous drive, although I couldn't say the same for the next days section from Valdosta to 95 just south of Savannah. We even passed through the "historic" town of Boston, touting its mini marathon in October. Next year we plan to explore more.
Scored a 2 night reservation at Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet South Carolina, which would merit a return visit if it could be determined that the mid 80's temps weren't totally aberrational. ---A very dog friendly park; for the first time in 3 years we actually got to take the beasts to the beach IN the Campground.
After an overnight in Richmond VA,we decided to avoid the dreaded DC/Baltimore loop by taking 301 up the western Maryland Shore. All was well until the Maryland State line; beyond that to the Cheasapeake Bay Bridge was utter torture. What we did was akin to someone becoming enamored with Route 1 along the Maine coast, and then deciding to drive to New york City via Saugus, Norwood and New Rochelle.
Once across the bridge,301 was GREAT,all the way to the Jersey Turnpike, so next year we will tweak by taking 95 1/2 way around the DC loop to 50 directly.
Caught a great night's sleep at Larry's in NJ, and made it home the next day.
always fun and interesting to read. wish you could insert some maps as I am a map freak and don't always know where you are! _Norma
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