We were travelling north and they were travelling west.
We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this great, fun-loving and adventurous couple over the past few months.
Such kind, friendly and generous people, who are always willing to have a good time.
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Bernie and I will miss them over the next few months, but we know we will meet again.
As we left Bella Terra in Foley Alabama, we travelled north along I65 with destination of Gunter Hill COE park.
A beautiful serene park near the shores of the Alabama River located in Selma, Alabama..
At Gunter Hill, we again met up with Lyn and Mike, who we had had the pleasure of meeting at Myakka.
A couple of fun days with fun people with cocktails starting at 2 in the afternoon!!!!!
After leaving Selma, we continued our way home with the next stop in Nashville TN.
What a nightmare that was, with major traffic tie ups due to construction and the NRA convention being held there with over 70,000 people in attendance.
With rv spots at a minimum, we were packed into the KOA campground like sardines.
Our motorhome was on the left of this photo with our neighbours in very close proximity.
Luckily, we had only booked here for one night, so early the following morning we packed up and continued north, with Louisville KY as our next stop.
As we left the park, traffic was relatively light until we were just north of Nashville and another traffic tie up.
It took us over an hour and a half to travel 10 miles.
FRUSTATION!!!!
Finally made it to our bourbon trail destination.
Jim Beam Distillery.
Finally, Bernie's wish was granted by visiting one of the world's famous bourbon distilleries.
We signed up for a very interesting guided tour and learned about the distillation process, Jim Beam history, the oak barrels, the bottling process etc.
The short bus ride took us to the distillery.
The Distillation Process
The Oak Barrels
The History
Distribution
Bottling Process
The Products
Not only do they produce various selections of bourbon, but also produce different types of whiskey and liquers.
After the tour, we had the opportunity to select 2 different types of bourbons in the tasting room.
Let us just say, I am not a fan of bourbon, nor do I think I will ever indulge after the taste test.!
Bernie on the other hand...
It was a great tour and highly recommend it, should you ever be in this area of Kentucky.
After a night of heavy rain, we packed up the next morning between the liquid sunshine??? and started heading east. It rained all morning and finally cleared as we approached Cincinnati.
Unlike like last year, when our last night was spent in freezing temperatures, this year we lucked out and camped our last night in Bluffton Ohio with beautiful sunshine and warm temperatures.
The following day April 15th, we finally reached Mississauga at 5:30 p.m. under beautiful blue skies and warm weather. YAHOO!
Despite the long day of driving it was great to finally be home.
Again, were it not for those who help look after our home in Mississauga, we would not be able to travel the way we do.
Thanks to Chris and Isabelle for looking after the house, Rebecca for collecting the mail and papers and Kevin and Ryan who braved the cold bitterly cold temperatures to keep our sidewalks and walkways cleared of snow.
Our many meet and greet get togethers, our several outings to various restaurants and bars, kayak trips, beach days, shark teeth hunting, celebrations, segway and bike riding.
Being with old friends, meeting new friends to help share the good times, and the fun times.
Although we experienced many adventures, it is the people we meet along the ways, who help create our fondest and most treasured memories.
And so the journey ends.
With our impending move to a new city, I know we will encounter many new adventures.
