The year 2021 began with our family at a mountain cabin in Hiawassee, Georgia where we celebrated the start of the New Year. And now as I begin to reflect on our travels and adventures this past year, I sit on the balcony of yet another mountain cabin overlooking beautiful Sky Valley, Georgia. We have … Continue reading A Look Back at 2021
Grammi and Grampa’s family Christmas gathering is in the books! Our children and grandchildren came this past weekend for a joyful celebration. I know…it’s not quite Christmas yet, but it was necessary to celebrate a little early. It is an off year for us, which means our children will spend Christmas with their spouse’s families … Continue reading Christmas Joy
Sand Key Beach is located just to the south of Clearwater Beach on Florida’s gulf coast. The gorgeous white sand beaches have attracted visitors for many years. I have been coming here since I was a child. Of course, it is not what it once was. The secluded beach hidden behind the dunes and sea … Continue reading Sand Key Beach
Camping during the week of Thanksgiving is a family tradition. It began years ago when our children were young. We would meet friends I knew from high school, pitch a tent and spend a week roughing it in the woods. We would cook a turkey in the smoker and prepare the sides on the camp … Continue reading Wekiwa Springs State Park
I was awake early this morning to take my daughter and her family to the canoe launch. On the way, two turkeys trotted across the road. I laughed and yelled for them to keep their heads down one more day. Now I sit and contemplate the day while I enjoy a quiet morning breakfast. As … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
As a retired couple, traveling together in a RV is a long held dream. We love it. We have traveled to many places and seen some amazing things. We have met kindhearted folks from all across the country. Nonetheless, there is no better camping than when you bring the family together for a group camping … Continue reading Myakka River State Park
A word of warning. This post is not the usual story about our travels. Honestly, I’ve been struggling on whether to write it. However, I feel I must. I did not want to end this year’s travel blog without a final chapter. This post is a personal account about the circumstance of our journey home … Continue reading A World Turned Upside Down
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 