Pulled into Grayton State Park, one of many on the Florida panhandle, about 10: 30 pm on May 31st.
OK, so this is a little more complicated than checking into a hotel. Our site (#11) was fairly narrow, with thick vegetation on either side of the parking area, which is known as a "pad." And the road was narrow, too, so backing into the site in the dark at the end of a long day didn't go quite so well. It took at least four attempts. Since the site wasn't quite level, we laid out a row of levelers (sort of like Lego blocks) under the wheels on the curbside of the trailer, then connected electric and water.
Then it was shower time! Rather than deal with the Safari's wet bath (the whole bathroom is also the shower - more on this later), we ventured to the bathhouse that was not far from our site. Finally went to bed sometime after midnight.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Indian....Barbeque?
We have heard that Alabama is known for its barbeque. And we arrived in Dothan hungry. We did lose an hour crossing into another tine zone, after all.
Online reviews for best food in town pointed us to Taj Cafe and Barbeque. We just sat down....have only made it to the appetizer. But we are both raving over the Bullet Naan....a soft and fluffy flatbread stuffed with fresh jalapenos. It came with a tomato cream sauce which was amazing.
In fact, we just ordered another round. ;-)
Once I figure out how to add a video with the Blogger app, I will share John's reaction.
Online reviews for best food in town pointed us to Taj Cafe and Barbeque. We just sat down....have only made it to the appetizer. But we are both raving over the Bullet Naan....a soft and fluffy flatbread stuffed with fresh jalapenos. It came with a tomato cream sauce which was amazing.
In fact, we just ordered another round. ;-)
Once I figure out how to add a video with the Blogger app, I will share John's reaction.
I Smell Gas
We use propane to keep the refrigerator running while on the road. This means we have to locate propane refilling stations en route. Fortunately for us, Ryan was able to help us out at the Uhaul dealer in Dothan, Alabama.
We only had a few minutes to spare before they closed. Thank goodness for having entered central time when we crossed the Chattahoochee...otherwise we might have been buying a lot of ice tonight!
Christy's Airstream Lesson #2: Turn off the refrigerator before removing propane tanks.
We only had a few minutes to spare before they closed. Thank goodness for having entered central time when we crossed the Chattahoochee...otherwise we might have been buying a lot of ice tonight!
Christy's Airstream Lesson #2: Turn off the refrigerator before removing propane tanks.
Okra, Comrade?
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Athens GA Farmers' Market
As we prepared to set out into the great unknown, we realized we needed provisions. As folks who have grown accustom to eating food grown by people we know, this meant finding the next farmers' market.
Fortunately for us, we passed through Athens GA during it's weekly downtown farmers' market.
The market consisted of a dozen plus vendors, about half or more being produce vendors and a select few being specialty goods such as pasta, meat, and dairy.
As someone who goes to farmers' markets with great regularity, and who has often spoken up for the cost effectiveness of purchasing food this way, I found myself dismayed at the pricing of foods.
For example, the eggs we purchased were organic and came in at $4 - for a half-dozen. That was within the realm of understandable pricing, especially considering they were certified organic. But when it came to using the eggs, it turned out they were actually pullet sized...well below the size of the average egg.
Tomatoes, field-grown (not greenhouse), came in at $3-$4 per pound.
We left with a disheartening appreciation for the complaints that people make when they say that local food is elitist and over-priced. But we also hoped to find other situations along the way that might show us another version of the same story.
Farm Flowers
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Fortunately for us, we passed through Athens GA during it's weekly downtown farmers' market.
The market consisted of a dozen plus vendors, about half or more being produce vendors and a select few being specialty goods such as pasta, meat, and dairy.
As someone who goes to farmers' markets with great regularity, and who has often spoken up for the cost effectiveness of purchasing food this way, I found myself dismayed at the pricing of foods.
For example, the eggs we purchased were organic and came in at $4 - for a half-dozen. That was within the realm of understandable pricing, especially considering they were certified organic. But when it came to using the eggs, it turned out they were actually pullet sized...well below the size of the average egg.
Tomatoes, field-grown (not greenhouse), came in at $3-$4 per pound.
We left with a disheartening appreciation for the complaints that people make when they say that local food is elitist and over-priced. But we also hoped to find other situations along the way that might show us another version of the same story.
Farm Flowers
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Athens GA Farmers' Market
Like a Glove
Fortune shone upon us yesterday as we started our adventure with a stop in Athens. Our visit coincided with the weekly downtown farmers' market. And we were able to find an easy shaded parking space at the next block.
Christy's Airstream Lesson #1: Look for pull-through parking when possible.
Christy's Airstream Lesson #1: Look for pull-through parking when possible.
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