Our return to Florida was more economical in several respects. While we paid more per gallon for gas, we averaged 7.6 mpg as opposed to 7.0 mpg on the trip north in May. The average cost per night for campgrounds was similar--$37.97 going north and $37.19 on the return. Gas ranged from $3.71 in New York State to $3.11 in Virginia. Interestingly enough, the price at one station in Virginia (along I-95 just north of Richmond) was identical both in May and again in September. The price was higher during the return trip at the other three gas stations where we stopped both going and coming, as much as $.23 a gallon at one station in Carlisle, PA.
Paul made a trip to Tampa to have some regular maintenance done on the motor home. The Orioles were in town to play the Rays in a rare Monday afternoon game. The photo below was taken just prior to Brian Roberts stepping up to bat in the top of the first inning. Manny Machado is the on-deck batter. Yes, Paul's seat was in the second row behind the Orioles dugout. Can you guess the attendance? The box score said 17,830. Lots of empty seats at Tropicana Field for this game.
We plan on spending time with family and enjoying the cooler fall weather, when it finally arrives in a few weeks in Florida. Sometime during the winter holidays, we will decide if we will take another workkamping job next summer. While we have been invited back to Wassamki Springs for 2014, a lot can happen between now and next summer.
We hoped you enjoyed following our adventures.
