RVing to TN and NC

Within four weeks of returning from two weeks in Europe, we packed the 5th wheel and headed East on I-40. Three days of hard driving and then camped at Nimrod Lake in Arkansas. What a great place and friendly people. A group of relatives (sort-of) adopted us and show some welcomed southern hospitality. We talked, ate their fish dinner, and talked some more.

Then, off to sit next to the Mississippi River and watch the tugs. Literally feet from the bank, hearing the roar of the powerful tugs push the barrages up and down stream. Then to Nashville where we met a second cousin, and had another great time talking and catching-up.

Next stop was East of Knoxville, where we met Nancy brother and family for five days of catching-up and boat rides. Also, we had a visit from another second cousin, which was a good, long awaited time. We did a day trip to Ashville NC. to tour the Biltmore Estate and winery. Hot, but very much a good time. Heading home to AZ, we visited the Civil War battleground of Shiloh. Interesting, but a sad time in history.

Only a day's drive away from home, the truck overheated outside of Albuquerque NM, but we found a great diesel shop that had us on the road with only one extra night's stay. We arrived home on the 4th of July, our youngest Grandson's first birthday. 4772 miles in 23 days. What a fabulous trip, such a beautiful country we live in. We had a wonderful time and met such nice people, plus renewing bonds with family.