WHY DO WE AIRSTREAM? There are so many reasons! For us, we found traveling east through Tennessee and into the Carolinas extra special as autumn in these states is wildly colorful and such an unexpected and welcomed surprise. When you roll in an Airstream, the possibilities are endless to explore new states; attend Airstream rallies around the country; drop in on friends and family along the way; and sometimes when the stars and moon align, you cross paths with SoCal friends doing exactly what you’re doing, exploring!
In Knoxville we had the opportunity to visit with Jim’s cousin, Donald, and his wife, Ingrid. While decades may have passed since these two guys were last together, the conversation filled quickly with childhood memories and I so enjoyed getting a peek into Jim’s childhood as these two reminisced!
While rolling across the states there are various Airstream rallies taking place and the only ticket required to participate is an Airstream! One of the really B-I-G events for our community is Alumalina which draws over 300 Airstreams from around the U.S. Held in the small hamlet of Marion, North Carolina, surrounded by rolling hills popping in color, we pulled in for the long weekend of fun seminars, meet ups with friends and evening campfires together. The weekend’s grand finale culminated in an amazing fish fry on Saturday night with fish, shrimp, soft shell crab and hush puppies…what’s not to love about North Carolina! And ‘over-the-top excited’ doesn’t fully describe our feelings when friends, Tim & Nancy, on their way home to California from an Airstream adventure in the east, pulled in to enjoy the festivities with us at Alumalina. And let’s not forget the Biltmore House a half-hour drive west…finally!
Next up? Pinehurst, North Carolina and friends Stephen & Jackie whom we met 15 years ago in Palm Springs through our mutual love of Golden Retrievers and travel. Our evening at their beautiful home went by too quickly but we will always remember their kindness in welcoming us into their home and sharing dinner and the lovely town of Pinehurst with us.
The towns, states, friends and life experiences will change up along the way, as does the view from our windows. For me, I am Simply Grateful to have this time together, and to explore, which passionately fuels my gypsy soul. We’ll see you down the road!
Camp Dawg 