Author Archives: Monica

“Franklin’s Tower”

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Monica

Franklin, North Carolina July 1, 2021 – September 5, 2023 The first stop we made on our travels three years ago was Franklin, North Carolina. So, when we were looking for a place to stay this summer so Steve could … Continue reading →

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“My Old School”

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Monica

Columbia, Tennessee June 21 – June 26Sevierville, Tennessee June 26 – July 1 This stop included a visit with Steve’s roommate from Johns Hopkins, Srikar Reddy. Srikar’s wife, Madhavi, planned our activities, made reservations, and overall ensured we had a … Continue reading →

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“What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been”

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Monica

I can’t believe we have been on the road for three years. (June 30, 2020 – June 30, 2023) We still enjoy traveling. We had a detour this year for a family emergency (Rest in Peace Myra Applebaum), but hope … Continue reading →

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“Doctor My Eyes”

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Monica

Nashville, Tennessee June 14 – June 21, 2023 While Nashville is almost exclusively about music, Steve and I did find other things to do while in Music City. One of our favorite things to do while traveling – you guessed … Continue reading →

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“Walking in Memphis”

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Monica

Memphis, Tennessee June 8 – June 14, 2023 I was pretty excited to visit Memphis to see one of my best friends from high school, Sheila Smith. She has been living in this area for a long time and was … Continue reading →

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“Arkansas”

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Monica

Fort Smith, Arkansas May 26 – May 30, 2023Eureka Springs, Arkansas June 5 – June 8, 2023 Stop number three on or Arkansas tour was Fort Smith. The main attraction was the Fort Smith National Historic Site. Fort Smith was … Continue reading →

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“Southern Nights”

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Monica

Fayetteville, Arkansas May 30 – June 5, 2023 The fourth stop on our Arkansas tour was Fayetteville. We love botanical gardens so we visited the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens (I have no idea why the name is “Cape Fear”). The … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Stop (Thinking about Tomorrow)”

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Monica

Hot Springs, Arkansas May 14 – May 20, 2023Little Rock, Arkansas May 20 – May 26, 2023 Hot Springs was our first stop in Arkansas. The primary attraction was the old bath houses that lined the main street. Most of … Continue reading →

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“Black Water”

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Monica

Biloxi, Mississippi May 3 – May 7, 2023Natchez, Mississippi May 7 – May 11, 2023Vicksburg, Mississippi May 11 – May 14, 2023 We stopped in Biloxi for a few days. We parked the camper and spent a couple of nights … Continue reading →

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“Hanginaround”

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Monica

Crestview Florida April 24 – April 29, 2023Gulf Shore, Alabama April 29 – May 3, 2023 We had a nice visit with my sister. Steve cooked – and she took the leftovers home (Valorie is not much of a cook). … Continue reading →

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