NEW ORLEANS ~ WORLD WAR II EXHIBIT ~ GULF ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE ~ TALLAHASSEE ~ THE EVERGLADES
New Orleans!
We tried driving through town one time, thank goodness for Uber and Lyft
We’re here!
World famous Bourbon Street, but no parade today.
The French Quarter RV Resort, Downtown New Orleans
This Beautiful RV park is walking distance to the center of town. Unfortunately, we were advised to NEVER walk anywhere. This park is heavily fenced and gated with around the clock security.
The spaces here are large and very private. We had our own screened gazebo. It made for a nice dog containment system.
Plenty of room for our crew.Nice, but that is the I10 freeway overpass at the end of the park. We actually stayed in a spot right under the bridge during a prior visit. The traffic noise was deafening. The location and amenities make worthwhile. This time we booked way ahead to get a premium spot at the other end.
We’re right next door to one of the oldest New Orleans cemeteries.
We saw the crypt where actor Nicholas Cage WILL be buried. Someday. You’ll want to plan ahead if you want to be buried here. There didn’t appear to be many vacancies. A Selfie!
World War II Museum – The Price of Freedom
This was our priority while in New Orleans. Wow. We thought we knew quite a bit about World War II. Not even close. Every American should see this. We only spent one day, but could have easily spent several more.
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
There were storyboards throughout six huge buildings housing the museum complex.The building had to be huge to display all of the fighter planes. Designing the A-BombWho knew Boeing also builds tanks?
The Higgins boat that “won the war”
Higgins’ creation had a dramatic impact on the outcome of the Normandy landings 75 years ago, as well as many other naval operations in World War II. The vessel’s unique design coupled with the inventor’s dogged determination to succeed may very well have swung the balance of victory to within grasp of the Allies. At least, that’s what President Dwight D. Eisenhower believed. “Andrew Higgins is the man who won the war for us.”
Higgins plywood boatHitting the beach
Even good dogs can’t go to the museum.
These girls would have behaved I’m sure, but only service dogs allowed. So, they spent a few hours in “doggy daycare”. I think it was harder for us than them. We spent a lot of time checking the webcams. This is the holding area, their actual play yard was lovely.
Time for pickup. This reminded us of when Donna and I had our real children in daycare together back in the day. But back then we couldn’t watch them on webcams. That’s probably a good thing.
Movin on….
We finally made it to Florida!
The beautiful white sands of the Gulf Shores
Our spots from the bridge
Pensacola, home of the Blue Angels
We drove over to check it out, no dogs allowed….
Fort Pickens
The wind and sand are taking their toll
Tallahassee and the best “Harvest Host“
We love this Harvest Host. It is THE best antique automobile museum you’ll ever see, and the huge grassy grounds are perfect for Boondocking RVs. And the dogs just love the acres of grass.
Not just cars, this museum has everything.
And many more than one of everything.
Everyone has a favoriteDog friendly!!Really dog friendly!Perfect. And the museum is only $15
Another fine Harvest Host ~ Keel Farm and Winery
Two nights in a row! More rest and relaxation and fun for the dogs near Tampa, Florida.
Off leash and squirrel watching, can’t be beat
Road To The Everglades
We missed the turn off for this well stocked vegetable stand. We didn’t need onions, but wow. That could be interesting…. We may circle back.Everglades visitor centerDonna and Bruce took an airboat ride! We had done it on previous Florida trips. Their turn!
Chokoloskee Island
Our first stop in the Everglades, Chokoloskee has to be the tiniest island we’ve ever camped on.
Beachfront propertyThe Island, that’s it
Chokoloskee, Florida is an unincorporated small community of about 359 permanent residents in Collier County located about 35 miles east of Naples and Marco Island. It is a historic island, once isolated but now connected to Everglades City and the entrance to Everglades National Park by a causeway built in 1956. Most natives pronounce it “Chuck a luskee”.
More birdsThe Smallwood Store And Museum has survived many hurricanes, but has suffered major flooding even as high as it sits. ThenNow
Not much happens here, but there’s always a perfect sunset….
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I was just thinking about you guys and viola’ your email appeared! So happy you are having a great trip. Thank you for sharing!
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