Days #71-72 of Our Epic Trip

1-11-2024
H: 65°F L: 41°F
Wilderness RV Park, Robertsdale, Alabama

Today was an adventure day. We went to Barber Marina in Elberta, AL and saw Bamahenge, a fiberglass replica of Stonehenge, along with other sculptures, like dinosaurs and a giant lady soaking in the marina, all commissioned by billionaire George Barber. This was the nicest marina we have ever been to.

Next we went to Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park in Pensacola, FL where there are many different species of endangered carnivorous pitcher plants. It’s winter so most of them had wilted or died but we did see a few. The park was really pretty and had a paved/wooden walkway to a lake. We enjoyed our walk with the boys.

We went to Sacred Heart Hospital of Pensacola which now houses various businesses. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. I love when old buildings are repurposed. The group which owns it has been renovating it since the 1980s. They have display cases on every floor with items they have found while renovating. It is reportedly haunted.

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1-12-2024
H: 72°F L: 44°F
TLC Wolf River Resort, Pass Christian, Mississippi

We left Alabama and drove to Mississippi. I lived in Mississippi for two years when I worked at a residential facility for people with mental retardation. I’m excited be back because I found the people of this state to be friendly and very nosy but so helpful and generous. It was windy on the drive but we didn’t have any issues with the range of the Tesla pulling the camper because we went slow.

We are staying at TLC Wolf River Resort. They drove us around in a golf cart showing us the available spots. We were lucky to get a pretty site which is usually reserved for campers who call this their home base campground. We are right on the bayou.

Daniel had fun setting up our new dog fence and new tent. We had ordered a forest green tent but received an orange one. We both like the orange even though it doesn’t go with the camper very well.

I also made soy milk which is so easy. When I first started making soy milk, I thought the beans had to be soaked and the skins removed because that’s what it said on multiple websites. Nope, not necessary!

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Stats

Today’s expenses:

• Tow vehicle fuel: $0
• Campsite: $20.4 RPI
• Camping memberships: $7.46
• Food: $22.18

Miles driven: 235 (126.4 kWh)

Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 2

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