Made it to Robertsdale!

Hello friends,

Finally, after three long years without traveling, we're back on the road.  We started out on October 23, drove to Maryland (with one overnight stopover along the way) and spent a great week with our friends in Laurel. 

I enjoyed some major shopping therapy with Shirley (a pro shopper, if there ever was one!), while Marc zipped around town with Mike, in his brand new Corvette.  What a beauty!

Decision Made!

After much consideration, we've decided on a destination for our upcoming six-month trip south.  We will be returning to Alabama, more specifically Robertsdale, Alabama.  Too often, when one mentions wanting to visit Alabama, the response they get is 'Why'?  Until you've actually spent time there, you wouldn't understand why.

Keep in mind that the State of Alabama borders the State of Florida.  So what's in an invisible line? Whether you've got one foot in Florida or one foot in Alabama, things are mostly the same.  Of course, there aren't as many tourist traps or bells and whistles in Alabama, but that's just fine with us.

The ocean is the same blue-green, our favourite beach being Orange Beach where we spend

How true!

Things to see along the way...

Hello travel enthusiasts,

In preparation for our October departure, Marc and I have begun researching things to see along the way.  Our first destination being Alabama, we are looking mostly along the Interstate 81 corridor.  So far, we've come up with the following:

1.  Abingdon Olive Oil Company
     https://abingdonoliveoilco.com/

We're certain there are many other wonderful places to visit, but we've yet to continue our research. Clearly, there is no rush to do so, and with gardening season almost upon us, we will most certainly be shelving our research until late summer.

In the meantime, if you know of interesting places to visit between northern New York and Alabama, along the I-81, please share.  We'd love to hear it!

Take care, friends.  Until next time...

Lise

Today's smile...

Just to make you smile...

Hello friends,

Some of our readers may not know that Canada (specifically eastern Ontario and the province of Quebec) is well known for it's yummy maple syrup.  Trust me, when spring arrives, maple syrup season practically turns into a religion in these parts!  

This morning, someone posted this on Facebook and I thought you might get a kick out of it!  Actually, it's pretty darn close to the truth! 

Lise

A Trip Down Memory Lane...

Hello friends,

On this rainy Lanark, Ontario day, I settled in to read a few of my older Juanita's Journey posts, back

Road Safety Tips

Hello friends,

While we are not yet on the road, I will nonetheless continue to post the occasional picture, article or story.  If you have something you feel our readers would like, please e-mail it to me at krugers22@gmail.com.  

Here is a list of do's and don'ts for RV-ers while on the road.  Some points are simple common sense,

Thinking of you

Many years ago, Marc and I were in Brussels for a very short time between flights.  Though it was a brief visit, it was nonetheless truly pleasant. It horrifies us to think what these kind, peace-loving people are going through now.  We wish to extend our condolences to the families of those who were killed and injured in the Brussels terrorist attacks. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Lise and Marc

Yoshi and Oso

Hello friends,

If you've had a chance to read about the sad loss of our sweet Peanut this past May (see 'Pet Peeves' tab above), you'll understand when we tell you that we had a difficult time after his passing.  When you're used to having a pet in the house, things are just not the same without one.

Peanut

This February, I turned sixty (yes, I know!!), and Marc mentioned it might be a good time to get another dog.  He suggested we get two, actually, so they could keep each other company.  After much

Juanita Is Back!

Yes, it's been a long three years since I've written.  If you were following this blog until a couple years ago, you'll know that Marc and I took a three-year break from traveling.  We purchased a house three years ago and opted to stick around to do much-needed renovations.  Of course, it's hard to blog on a travel blog when you're not traveling, right?

Fast-forward three years and we are more than ready to hit the road.  Of course, it's now March, so

Canada, Here We Come!

Believe it or not, it is that time again...!  Our six months in the south have come to an end and we are heading home to Ottawa.

We enjoyed our time in the Florida Panhandle, but found it a wee bit colder than we hoped it would be.  The weather was also unpredictable, with several tornado and severe storm warnings.  We could definitely have done without that particular excitement.

The highlight of the winter was, by far, a visit by our daughter, her fiance Noka, and our two grandbabies, Aidan and Cerys.  We will cherish the memories forever.

I will not be posting until we head south again.  We wish all our readers the very best till then.  Stay Safe!

Lise and Marc

Spring is in the Air...

As we (slowly) begin to think about our return to Canada, our family and friends have begun to update us on the weather situation in the Ottawa area.

There have been mild days and there have been cold days, but there have also

A Public Service Message...

As far as blog posts go, this hardly qualifies, but if you asked Marc, he would say it is just about the most important post ever!  So here goes....

If you are a fan of peanut butter - specifically Kraft Peanut Butter - you may believe, as we have for the past few years, that it is just impossible to find in

Is This Truly Florida?

This post is slightly uncharacteristic for me, but I nonetheless felt the need to express myself.  My husband and I chose to stay near Pensacola (in the north-west area of Florida) this winter, as neither one of us is a big fan of