Florida Van Life Adventure

Eldo… Rado’s international sister, is a veteran off roader. As far as we know, Rado has not done much, if any, off roading in her 34 years of highway cruising. We quickly put an end to that by turning off Highway 98 on onto the muddy dirt roads of the Aucilla WMA in search of the “fabled” Goose Pasture Primitive Campground. We see alligators, pine forests, and mysterious rivers that disappear underground and emerge before disappearing underground again. We even wind up on the ominous Mosquito Slap Road. We almost make it to the fabled camp, but stop just short as the road in washed out and the water and mud too deep to risk getting Rado stuck on her first adventure. Maybe we will push her a little harder once we get to know her capabilities better. For now, we stick to a little unknown clearing for a nap before heading on the the waterfront town of St Marks. We find a safe place to park for the night at the local boat ramp. We walk into town and buy a few things from Miss Joy at the local market. We offer to share our nice tomato with a couple friendly locals who keep cruising by us in their pick-up truck. Just another day on the road…