We thought running from Eta was going to be pretty easy but apparently not. We planned to hang out in Inglis, Florida watching the depression but every time I looked at NOAA’s website the path seemed to be heading toward us.
On a rare sunny day so we drove over to Yankeetown on the gulf and walked some trails in the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve. We found a nice boardwalk hike which was short, a mile or so, but at least we were excited to sneak in a hike in between showers.
After spending two days Inglis Florida we moved on another 140 miles to Lamont Florida to Stones Throw Away for one night. We stayed just one night because Eta would continue altering our plans as we it seemed we were always in its track.
The next morning we broke camp again and drove another 146 miles to Bass Haven Campground in Funiak Springs, FL way up in the panhandle of Florida hoping we might have found our way out of the the path of Eta. We scored a pull through site at this Passport America park right on the shore of a large pond with a nice water view.
We had rain but enjoyed the non rainy times sitting outside and watching the egrets feeding on small fish. I thought we might stay another day but after checking NOAA’s website we were still in a slight risk of Eta coming our way.
Moving on we pushed westward to Wilderness RV, another Passport America park we have stayed at before, in Robertsdale, AL about 106 miles further west. Finally it looked like we are out of the path as Eta which has altered its course to head back into central Florida and not up into the panhandle as had been suggested the day before.
At least here there were occasional non rainy spells so we snuck out for a drove over to one of our favorite Alabama coastal towns, Fairhope and then over to Gulf Shores to check out the beach. We noticed a lot of trees still down from Hurricane Sally which was a reminder about how active this hurricane season has been. It sure was nice to have our bare feet in the squeaky white sand ……
NOTE: We are currently in Gautier, Mississippi for three nights before heading onward towards Texas…
The main this is you are Safe and had no damage from Eta.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Yes, there are advantages of having your home on wheels...
DeleteYankeetown was where landfall occurred so you did well.
ReplyDeleteYes we surely did...
DeleteAvoiding storms is a very common pastime in the "South"! We seemed to be doing it every time we ventured down there.
ReplyDeleteYes with all the "green" there are plenty of storms to deal with.
DeleteCroft, never thought of it that way, but you sure are right.
DeleteWOW - the storms are reported to be bigger and more abundant this year. You did good finding your way out of the way!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy AL and some awesome seafood.
Yep since we left Florida we have seen lots of trees down everywhere...
DeleteThey are getting so many storms this year. AZ could use some rain.
ReplyDeleteCareful for what you wish for.
DeleteNice to hear you are safe. We are considering a Florida trip after January. You ever drove the motorhome on US 98 on the coast of the panhandle? Just wondering if it's a doable route. If we go we will probable pre-plan considerably beginning in December.
ReplyDeleteYes driven the full length of 98 in FL several times. Nice two laned road with little traffic. Just watch out for the turkeys as that is where I had one fly into my windshield and shatter it. Also, gas up before getting on 98 as there aren't a lot of big rig gas stops.
DeleteSorry to butt in here John but yes, US 98 is very doable with a motorhome and is my route of choice. We did it with no problem whatsoever in a 31' class C towing a car and there were many much larger rigs along the way. We stayed in RV parks in Mexico Beach and in Cedar Key (great sunsets). BTW that area is known as the 'Forgotten Coast'.
ReplyDeleteForgotten but not by us... it is a very scenic drive on 98...
DeleteI think it was you guys who first got us interested in the area years ago.
DeleteLast time we went through there though Mexico Beach had been pretty much wiped off the map by a hurricane.
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