Sunday, May 24 Today’s drive was a tour out around the countryside and through several lake communities. Degray Lake Resort State Park was especially beautiful with lots of camping, boating and a large lodge. Lake Hamilton is another nice lake backed up to the town of Hot Springs. Back at the camper we enjoyed the campsite – I really love my new chair/swing, and started a new pine needle basket. We kept our eye on the weather all day and the predicted thunderstorms kept getting pushed back. At 6:00 we cooked (steak, scallops, and potato cakes) and began cleaning up the campsite afterwards. Looking at the weather there is a high percentage for strong thunderstorms for the next six days. If we stick to our quarantine-while-camping plan we can’t go into stores, walk the mall, take in a movie, or go out to eat. . . any of the customary go-to activities on a rainy day. We decided to end this little vacay on a successful note and head for home on Monday and Tuesday. Monday, May 25
As we entered Kentucky, after driving 9 hours, we discovered that camping is not open in Kentucky yet – State Parks, or Private campgrounds! We thought to pull over in a rest area . . . but they were all full of truckers, and the temperatures/humidity were not good for boondocking. A quick calculation told us we could be home before midnight . . . if Tom kept driving. BINGO! Sixteen hour and 856 miles saw us in the driveway promptly at 11:00! Parting pictures are of our little back-seat-buddies, Charlie Button and Jasper. They were excellent travelers on this trip -- not a PEEP from the back seat!
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We don’t go camping any more . . . we go ‘streamin’ ! The “SIlvermine and His” is our 2018 25' Airstream Serenity with Salsa interior and front twin beds., and ‘streamin’ is the name we use to describe our adventures. Stream along as we document everything from weekend trips to longer summer excursions and full-blown vacations. You know what they say: if you’re not in an Airstream – you’re just camping!
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