WatsonsWander
  • Travel Journal
  • Our Airstream
  • Live Infographic
  • About Us
  • RV Resources
  • Contact

WatsonsWander

  • Travel Journal
  • Our Airstream
  • Live Infographic
  • About Us
  • RV Resources
  • Contact

Family Visits in CT & DE

written by Amanda November 4, 2019

October 23 – November 4

After a few days of delays to wait out some rainy weather, we left Vermont mid-week and drove to Connecticut to visit family on our way south. We didn’t leave until around 5 pm when Tim was done work, and after a stop for gas and another quick stop for dinner at a rest area, it was close to 10:30 by the time we got there. Normally we would never drive that far on a workday, but since we’ve done this drive approximately 1 million times over the years, we decided to go for it. Also, our parking spot for the next few days was to be the side of the driveway into Tim’s mom condo so we knew it would be an easy arrival even in the dark.

Airstream in the suburbs

The Connecticut visit was a short one this time. We only stayed a few days and unfortunately only got to see some of the family we intended to visit. But it was great to see Carol, who continues to improve after her long health battle over the past year. Aside from work during the day and enjoying our favorite New Haven style pizza, we also took some time to put together a box of things for storage in Carol’s basement.

Although we try our best to follow the “one in, one out” rule, things tend to pile up over time and we had gotten to the point where nearly every cabinet and drawer were stuffed full. Earlier this summer we both donated a bunch of clothes and I recently did a purge of kitchen items. But donating our stuff only got as so far as we had acquired some things over the years that we wanted to save but didn’t need to keep with us. Things like a (small) bag of rocks I collected from different states, a few paintings from local artists, and the large orbital polisher that we used on the Airstream. After a few hours of sorting, we filled one large plastic tote with items to save, threw out some junk that wasn’t worth saving or donating, and ended up with a lot of half-empty cabinets.

On Saturday we said goodbye to Connecticut and headed south to Delaware. It was a long, yet uneventful, drive across the bridge to NY and down the Jersey Turnpike. We’ve done this drive a few times before with the Airstream in tow and despite the ever-present traffic, it’s not too difficult.

Crossing the Tappan Zee Bridge into NY

Our destination was Lums Pond State Park. We always stay here when visiting Delaware because it’s only 30 minutes from Tim’s sister’s house. It’s also a nice park with generously sized sites, full utility hookups, and a network of trails for hiking and biking.

A gorgeous fall day at Lums Pond State Park

That last part we didn’t really take advantage of because we spent all of our non-working time hanging out with family. Which was not a hardship with these three!

Ella, Me, Aaron & Alivia (with a photo bomb featuring Alicia)

We had them over to the campground two evenings for dinner and a campfire, went to their house a bunch for dinner, hang out time, and pumpkin carving. We also got to see the last few minutes of swim practice and a soccer game. Oh, and we went trick-or-treating with them, although I neglected to take a single photo of the baby shark, unicorn, and robot.

Tim & Ella getting crazy at swim practice
Pumpkin cookies & pumpkin carving
Sisters
Kid reflections

It was a really great visit and, as always, saying goodbye to everyone was sad. But we’re both itching to head west and with cold nights (and days) now the norm instead of the exception, it is time to go south!

Taking a photo of bugs on the airstream..while wearing a puffy coat & hat! Brrrr!!!
3 comments
1
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Amanda

previous post
Monkton, VT – All About Apples
next post
Airstream Updates: New Countertops & Sinks

You may also like

Last Week In Phoenix

March 10, 2013

Cape Lookout State Park

October 1, 2012

Making Miles: Texas, Oklahoma & Missouri

May 16, 2019

Highlands Hammock State Park

December 19, 2014

Beaches, Mansions & Snow (!!!) in Rhode Island...

November 9, 2016

Adventures in Anza-Borrego

January 13, 2013

Beverly Beach State Park

October 4, 2012

Cape Blanco State Park

October 25, 2012

Back to Nature at Petit Jean State Park

May 10, 2017

Pennsylvania in a Flash

October 4, 2015

3 comments

Shannon November 4, 2019 - 5:58 pm

OK, come clean! Which place has your favorite New Haven pizza?? You know this is a fraught question and people have really strong opinions, so I am dying to know your answer. I lived in New Haven for three years and never really got into the super-thin pizza, but Ken’s family is from the New Haven area and he loves the ‘za so he is very curious.

Also, the AS continues to look incredible. That polish job in California was totally worth it.

Reply
Tim November 4, 2019 - 7:21 pm

We spread our pizza love around. When I (Tim) was growing up it was Zuppardi’s in West Haven. Lately it’s been Modern or Bobbys in North Brandford. Mmmm pizza

Reply
Suzette Weaver December 11, 2019 - 10:46 am

Love it! I have 2 jars of rocks from this summer! 1 from Lake Michigan and 1 from Lake Superior! Treasures currently living in a drawer!

Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

days on the road

About The Watsons

About The Watsons

This is the story of Tim & Amanda. Since 2012, we have traveled the U.S. while living and working from our renovated 25-foot Airstream. Follow us on our crazy journey in search of beautiful scenery, fun adventures, interesting people, tasty foods, and more…

Keep in touch

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Email

Subscribe by Email

* indicates required

Wandering Threads Embroidery

Wandering Threads Embroidery
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Email

@2017 - PenciDesign. All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign


Back To Top