Dave and I will both admit that this RV adventure has been a bit of a mixed blessing so far. Yes....we are escaping very cold weather in Wisconsin, yes we like to travel, yes we are fortunate that we can! But frankly I've never had such a frustrating time navigating on any of our other trips. Dave calculates that we've put over 30,000 miles on the road since we purchased our little Roadtrek. So we are comfortable with using maps, the GPS, additional Internet information or any combination of the three.
But there is something about Louisiana that makes even seasoned road-trippers feel like pulling their hair (or each other's!) out. The map won't match the GPS directions. The GPS puts us on highways that are not even on the map. The print on the paper state map is so small neither of us can read it. Consequently there is much "discussion" between the driver and the navigator. Most of the comments will not be included in this blog!
We finally reached a nice campsite at Palmetto Point State Park so we can relax. We've arrived in spite of the fact that one major bridge was out so the Park Ranger emailed us directions....and forgot to include a few steps. So the GPS fought with the state map that didn't agree with the small area map we picked up while exploring Lafayette which didn't match the email directions.
So....another stop to call the park....clear up the discrepancies....and follow a LONG detour.
But we are in pace, plugged in, have enjoyed a mile-long walk and Ellen is on the TV.
Whine....whine....wine!!
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