Whirlwind!

It has been awhile since the last post.  Today is November 20, and    it is the anniversary of Rick's Grandma Anna's passing.  So, 35 years ago today we were driving straight through from Denver to Chicago to be with the family.  In ways that seems so long ago, and then it also seems like yesterday.  The first time I met Grandma Anna, a short, wide Polish lady, she we so sweet and   going all out to praise her favorite, which she freely admitted, grandson...until he left the room.  Then she was all business!  The first thing out of her mouth was, "he will never marry You!"  Wow!  Rick and    I had only just met a week or so before, so I wasn't even thinking about getting married!  But I digress.  

November 15, took us through Tennessee where we stopped to see my childhood friend, Jane.  We haven't seen her in years...since they moved to Tennessee which was over 10 years ago!  

We left Jane's and  toward Rock City Gardens.  Rick was craving a "good buffet", one of those things that has been lost since COVID.  And    low and    behold, his wish was granted! We found a Western Sizzlin'! As we were leaving, a couple stopped him, thinking he looked familiar.  But in the conversation, they shared the scenic route to our destination for that evening, Raccoon Mountain Campground.  Beautiful drive and  great place to stay!

November 16, we headed to Rock City Gardens, Karsten's suggestion.  The place was AMAZING.  This link will take you to the history!  Fascinating! We stood at Lover's Leap and could see 7 States, we wound through the rock croppings, Gnomes Overpass, a swing bridge, and into Fairyland all while viewing sustainable art along the way.  This destination is truly magical and  we do agree that it is a "Must See".  

In some of the pics, you can see the rainbow created by the reflections of the glass installed in the rock.  And there is also Fat Man's Squeeze...but we made it!

Fairyland takes you into the caverns lit by black lights creating all kinds fluorescing colors as you view the fairytales from childhood. 

This winding path leads you all around the property. Through all the nooks and crannies.  The imagination it took to create this place is indescribable!

We departed Rock City and headed South.  Headed toward Macon, Georgia...

We stayed at L&D RV Park in Forsyth, Georgia.  It was good.  Then hit the road again in the morning.  Today we would make it across the Florida line.  Mostly these two days all we saw was a sea of traffic.  Almost hard to comprehend after living in the UP for so long, where we don't have one stop light in Ontonagon County!  Temps and  traffic are both rising.  Rick said he must be needing a lesson in patience.... If you look closely, you can see that the traffic going the opposite way never seems to end.  And    we caught up heading south as well.  

We stopped in Alachua, Florida at the Temple of the Universe.  I have read Michael Singer's book about 12 times now.  Each time I gain some more perspective.  I really wanted to see the Temple.  We were able to get there and go inside.  It is truly a spiritual and  peaceful place.  We were a day late to hear him speak, maybe next time.  

November 18, we finally made it to our "home" for the next two weeks.  We are so grateful for our friends, Ken and Pam, sharing their condo with us! It is a good time for us to get some much needed R&R.  So we have taken the last couple of days to do just that. Enjoying the peace and quiet.  Having food delivered. Contemplating life.  

We will see what tomorrow brings....