Grandma

While camping in OK we realized how close (4.5hrs) to Abilene, TX we were and since Benjamin's Grandma lives there, we headed in for a visit. Thinking we'd stop at a campground that night and visit the next day, we left later than planned but also arrived later then planned. With nowhere to stay, we experienced our first night of boondocking.

If you're new to the camping/rv-ing thing (as we were) this means you park your camper and stay for free. Generally there are no hook-ups but at least there's a free spot to stop and sleep. We arrived at Wal*Mart around 11 and settled in for the night. Yes, Wal*Mart allows boondockers. Ever notice RV's and big rigs parked on the sides or at the back of the parking lot?...now you know why they are there. After some initial fear and worry, I fell asleep and slept 'til morning (I think). Then it was off to Grandma's!

Benjamin hadn't seen her since he was 13 so it was a happy reunion! We enjoyed lots of old family photo albums and stories of her life as a military wife living in Vienna after the war and moving around with six kids. We had dinner with her in the cafeteria where she lives and headed out after that.

It was a great visit! We plan on stopping back in again and staying for longer next time.

~Jessi