One of the interesting people we met at Salt Springs Campground is Lori. She’s a retired schoolteacher who for the past two years has been seeing the country with her dog Angel.

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We found out yesterday that the work in Georgia will not be ready for us for a week or so yet, and wondered what we should do. We asked the Lord to guide our steps today, and we were pleasantly surprised, when we checked in at Salt Springs Campground, to find that they have a full calendar of activities, starting with Bible study tonight!

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It was great visiting with Art’s brother Bill and his wife Cecelia. They have a lovely home here in South Florida (Homestead) and they were happy to have us come.

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Homestead, Florida is a good place to be right now (mid-February). The weather is delightful this time of year, and cooler than we expected.

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After ten days of travel, we have finally made it to “sunny” Miami, and Art’s brother’s home in Homestead. We saw some interesting things along the way. Click on the link to Smugmug (under Links, above) to see more pictures.

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Two of God’s special people.

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Sometimes the best laid plans go awry . . .

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When we left on our Van Trek, many of our friends expressed surprise that we planned to live for a year with such a small amount of “stuff.” Some said, “I could never do that.”

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Several folks have asked what our agenda will look like over the next several days.

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John and Peggy Smith are friends who are like a favorite sweater. You just feel comfortable when you put it on.

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Two of God’s choice servants, Ron and Reba Mayers, from whom we learned many things while serving as Assistant Pastor in Durham, NC.

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Wherever you go there are people! And every person you meet has a story to tell.

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It’s Monday morning, February 4, 2013, and it’s Bonnie’s birthday. And for her birthday I’m taking her to . . . wherever!

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Our “Grand Adventure” has finally begun. Oh, I know, this is just a “trial run” but it does seem like a beginning. The church dedication yesterday was a milestone. From now until Feb. 3 we live in two worlds. I feel kinship with Grandpa Doten today.

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I really can’t remember when or how the idea of taking a retirement trip began in form in our minds. But as it developed, I began to realize that, for me at least, there’s probably a genetic component.

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