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Traveling With Mama

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  Traveling with mama, My intention was to take my mother on a trip. I wanted to spend some time with her and I k now she loves to travel. She’s 77 years old and in pretty good health. I thought the best way to spend days on the road would be in comfort and style. I purchased and RV knowing that she would be comfortable riding along in a cushy vehicle. The RV could also convert to a lounge area, where she could lay back put her feet up and enjoy the many hours driving.   Most recently my mother suffered from a fall that injured her hip and left her with a concussion. Even though she is in good spirits she has difficulty with balance and walking long distance is a challenge.   I arrived late May anticipating our travels would have us on the road by the first of June. I was waiting for my license plates to arrive from the dealer in Orlando Florida. Little did I know that the plates would not be showing up any time soon. My temporary tags were already expired.   After many days of waiting

Cross Country RV haul

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  4/24/21 In Sedona, staying at a little RV Park, on the outskirts of the town. Its early 4am. I woke with so much gratitude in my heart. Its peaceful here, very quiet and dark all the campers are sleeping. The tranquil babbles of the creek just outside the door are a delightful melody. There’s no cell service.  My sweet Malaya is sound asleep in the bunk above the cab I slept in the main space, (converted kitchen table). My actual room is currently transporting my extra belongings. I will be leaving them in Pagosa Springs after this visit in Sedona.         I had to come see my daughter. She was first on my destination list.  The actual drive from Deerfield Beach to Sedona took a solid 4 full days of road haul. Point and go kind of mentality. It was brutal and my body aches. My initiation was through a torrential Florida springtime thunderstorm. The First day I was able to make it to Riverside Alabama Just outside of Birmingham. Of course, when I called the RV park 3 hrs. before my ar