Thanksgiving and Relocated to Orlando Thousand Trails

Last week was another week of relaxation around the campsite. It was Thanksgiving week and we really didn't want to do much but eat Turkey and Pumpkin Pie. Both Bev and I rode our bikes around the campground everyday to work off the Thanksgiving dinner.

It was a great Thanksgiving meal, the campground supplied the turkey, potatoes, and gravy while we all brought side dishes and dessert. There were almost a 100 people enjoying the fantastic food. It's nice to be around friends and family for the holidays but it wasn't possible for us this year so we enjoyed the friendship of our fellow campers.

We did get a chance to do a little touring though. One day we headed toward the Gulf Coast where we visited some of our old stops and ended up at Yankeetown.

Yankeetown is a charming Coastal Village on the north west coast of Florida. Known for its tree lined streets, quiet lifestyle and "Outstanding Florida Waterway" the Withlacoochee River. Yankeetown is home to approximately 502 residents.

We followed the "Follow That Dream Parkway" through Yankeetown to the end of the road at the Gulf. The views were great.

This road got it's name because in July and August of 1961, Elvis Presley filmed his ninth major motion picture "Follow That Dream" here. Several locations in the area were utilized. The majority of scenes being shot just a few miles from here at Bird Creek Bridge. I didn't take any pictures of the bridge but some of the following photos were taken from the bridge.

Of course there must be a power plant to keep the electricity flowing in Florida.

Tuesday was a travel day for us. We didn't have to get up very early though because our drive was less than an hour to our new location at Orlando Thousand Trails in Clermont, FL. I really enjoy having a short drive between locations.

Here is the view from our patio.

This is a great resort and it's like we're home here. They have many many activities and entertainment throughout the week including Line Dancing everyday for Bev. We have always enjoyed staying here and will be here for three weeks. A lot of the same people stay here each year so Bev can meet up with her old cronies.

We will leave here on December 18th for Pioneer Village in Fort Myers, FL. That will put us very close to Don and Joni's house for Christmas and New Years. We really enjoy visiting them, they are such great hosts.