Moving along, heading north

So my travels aren't always about fun and games, and having a good time. I actually have to do things like cleaning, grocery shopping and laundry. I cook daily, and rarely go out, lol. You know, everyday chores, and everyday routines, just like you would do, if you were at home. So after a little short drive I stopped to do laundry, this time my pillows, my sheets, and some clothing. My goodness, the laundromat took about $20 after all that. Then a trip to Planet Fitness. A very long shower, and another session in the chair massage. All the while Jo Jo is in the bag, quiet as a mouse. For a chi chi, I am sure that some of my people refuse to believe that he can be quiet. But its true. I reinforce his quiet behavior. You should see him hanging on the hook, off of the shower rod, in his bag, in the Planet Fitness shower stall. Priceless. Makes me smile all day long.

I didn't make it too far today, and stopped at the Dismal Swamp National Refuge. I am in Virginia!! The park was actually closed, however they did have a pull off boat ramp that was open to boondock camping, so I spent the afternoon doing a little art business, via the Internet, and spent the rest of the evening parked in this area. A bicyclist stopped to ask me for water. I only have one gallon jugs, so I gave him that. He was from India, and asked if I was camping. It was one of the few times that I have had to lie, and I said, no, I am just parking. Then he asked if I was alone. Again, I had to lie, and say, oh no, my husband is hiking. I think I was convincing, as I have rehearsed these lines, just in case I had to provide them. I was not worried, as he seemed innocent enough. Why do strangers ask this? But both men and women have asked.

I was by myself up until 10 p.m., when people arrived to set up a tent. It's sticky, it's humid, so I took my second shower of the day before going to bed. The night was pretty quiet.