Friday morning we woke up to what looked like a lake outside our camper. We left Blue Ridge, GA on Wednesday due to so much rain that was predicted to only encounter more rain here in Montgomery, AL. The good news is the water receded by mid-day along with the fact we weren’t in the line of over twenty tornados that went through Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, and Alabama.
We made this detour after looking at the weather map and realizing Tennesse was going to get hit with a lot of rain also. Our plan had been to stay in Georgia through Sunday, March 28th, and then head to Chattanooga, TN until April 1st. We canceled our campground in Chattanooga and booked this campground for 7 days.
It was a bit nerve-wracking for a couple of hours as we watched The Weather Channel and then the strong thunderstorm that went through overnight and rain, rain, and more rain that fell all night. It felt vulnerable being in our small R-pod. But we made the plan that if really bad weather was headed our way, the safest place to be was in our van. Though honestly, that didn’t feel any too comforting either.
All one can really do is surrender and pray, which I did my best to do. By mid-day yesterday the sun was peeking through the clouds and our walk through the Zoo was a welcome, grounding, and pleasant one. The animals always help me feel better. I posted photos on my Facebook page if you’d like to see them.
I’ve thought often about 2020 and most of 2021 also and how we are really learning to live in the present moment and also be okay with change. This trip has been much the same experience with assessing, reassessing, and learning to go with the flow.
My respect for Mother Nature has also deepened to a new level too.
Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, there is so much traffic and everything feels fast. I’m yearning for a slower pace and more green. For a big city, there isn’t too much to really see here either. Or anything that is of interest to us. Visiting the downtown area on Thursday it almost felt deserted in many ways too. This had me wondering if the pandemic is the cause.
After some research last night and my need for some green space, I discovered a park called Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park. The photos show lots of green, water, stone structures, and an outdoor museum. Free and open to the public and open seven days a week. This is where we will head today. After that, a trip to the grocery store and re-stock some supplies as we will head out of here tomorrow morning.
…And back to our original plan and finish up the last leg of our adventure in Chattanooga, TN. 🙂 I had to chuckle because I booked, changed our booking with different dates, canceled, and now re-booked again at the same campground there.
A part of me is looking forward to returning home to a foundation without wheels and familiarity. Back to a pace of more structure and quiet. But this trip has definitely taught me to go with the flow and to trust that all is working out as it should. And for me, it always makes my heart grow fonder for home sweet home.
I enjoy traveling, but I love my home too.
XO
Barb