Washington DC

On our way to NYC we decided to stop at the US Capital, Washington DC. People had referred us to Cherry Hill Park for camping and it was an excellent choice. Located at College Park, Maryland. We were able to book a sightseeing tour, 'Hop On - Hop Off ' thru Gray Line right at the rv park. Buses stopped at Cherry Hill Park at 6:45 am and Gray Line took us to Union Station where we then caught the open top sightseeing tour bus around the capital city. Cost was $35 per person for unlimited off and on for two full days. We then caught the Gray Line back to Cherry Hill from Union Station at 4:30 pm. This rv park caters to tourist sightseeing in Washington and is set up really well. We did a lot of walking and saw a lot. After our tour of the Capital Bldg, we visited the office of the Florida Senator, Mel Martinez in the Russell Senate Ofc Bldg next door and obtained a pass into the Senate. Could not tour the White House as this must be arranged long in advance of the visit.

North Carolina

We left SC and headed north to New York City stopping at the RV Resort at Carolina Crossroads in Roanoke Rapids NC. Will be a beautiful rv park when finished. We were at the back which is not yet finished but still really nice. They have overnite sites with full hook up for only $15 per. We used our Passport America discount. Went to Dionne Warwick concert at the nearby music hall for the evening.

South Carolina

After leaving the Helen GA area, we moved east to a cg just east of Columbia, SC. Stayed at Columbia/Camden RV Park in Lugoff SC which proved to be inexpensive, pleasant and central to our touring the area. We spent an afternoon in Congaree NP and the next day at the State Capital Bldg in Columbia SC. We had planned on staying a couple of days but ended up being at that cg a week and just veg'g out.

Georgia

After leaving Albany, GA, we moved on northeast for a long overdue visit with Dr. George and his wife Sylvia. We stayed in a cg near them but next time we will go to the nearby Unicoi State Park. We drove thru it and sites were full hook up and could easily accommodate a 42' rv. George and Sylvia live on the side of Mount Helen with the most awesome view. They toured us around their area of Sautee Nacoochee and Cleveland including a trip to Woodlands Camp where their son-in-law, Jon, runs a Christian Camp for Kids. www.woodlandscamp.org Jon and Julie work as part of a team who make a difference in so many childrens lives.

Alabama

Thunderstorms and tornado watch here so time to catch up. We read about 'Parks of Chehaw' in the March FMCA magazine so decided to try it out after getting the windshield replaced at Red Bay. Have been here 5 days and we're really glad we checked this place out. It is like camping in the woods although we were amazed that we got full satellite signal. Wildlife Refuge here that is very pleasant to enjoy for an afternoon. Great place for kids. Albany has had some serious flooding recently and we're sure the 5" coming today won't help. Met a really nice couple from the area, David and Edith Ann, and went to Easter service at their church yesterday. Park is not expensive. We paid $16 per nite for sr's for 50 amp and water. Dump station close and easy to get to. Wildlife Refuge was $7 for the two of us and only a short walk from rv site.