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Killens Pond Campground // Deleware

Killens Pond was our campground of choice during the weekend of Firefly festival.

We arrived at night which left me unaware of my surroundings until morning. Nestled in the trees the RV sat while plugged in to water and electricity. There were bathrooms and hot showers in a building not far from our spot in section D. Just through the trees I could glimpse sparkles from the pond.

Killens Pond is circled by well maintained trails, a dock, and a boat launch. Kayaks and canoes can be rented nearby. The water is beautiful and brings a cool breeze into the campground.

Just a short walk from our spot James found chicken of the woods mushrooms, which are safe to eat if you like wild mushrooms. One night we got some firewood from the campground and cooked a meal over the fire.

I would highly recommend Killens Pond Campground. There were people with RVs and people with tents, and there are cabins to rent as well.

Boondocking in Ocean City Maryland

Waking up at 5am unable to sleep, we decided to find a spot in Ocean City for the day. There was plenty of street parking and we found a free spot between 2nd and 3rd. It was a hot and uncomfortable morning, but as the sun rose in the sky and the breeze picked up, being parked in southern OC was quite refreshing.

We were located an easy walking distance from the bay and couple blocks from the beach. We began the day with a splash in the ocean and then walked the boardwalk and perused the many shops.

While James passed out during siesta I went for a walk around the block singing and playing with my hula hoop. I couldn’t be happier. Then I ordered some sushi and noodles from Tai Ji Sushi. Walking around beach towns and having everything I need within reach gives me such a high. I brought the food back to James and then I passed out for a nap in the loft with sweet sea breezes crossing over me.

It was Senior week in Ocean City which is the week when graduating high school seniors celebrate their freedom with beach partying. It was fun to be in the center of the music and laughing from the youth.

I used the freezer to create a chalk board calendar. Marking it with our location for the day and any activities we had planned. I particularly like how little is on it. Of course I also have a mental calendar that has daily tasks on it such as write blog, take care of the cats, and planning food and water for the day.❤️

Assateague Island

Upon reaching Assateague Island National Seashore, we drove straight for the dump station to clear our septic line. We are no longer using the original toilet due to the way it turns waste into toxic waste as oppose to what we prefer turning our waste into: usable compost. Along with the septic flush we also added fresh water to our tank. As we began to pull away from the dump station, the seemingly inevitable happened: we ran out of gas.

Our gas gauge is perhaps not broken beyond repair but it certainly not working. Because of this we are learning how much gas the tank can hold and for how many miles it will last us. We get between 7-8 miles to the gallon with our Jamboree.

So with an empty tank and AAA on the way, I decided to jump into the bay side to cool off. It was absolutely beautiful! The water was very warm and quite shallow. There were a few families around, not too many to seem busy but it was nice to feel sort of a safe vibe.

While I went swimming James prepared lunch. Waiting for help wasn’t so bad since we had activities to keep us busy. By the time we were filled up with gas and then settled in our parking spot everything for lunch had been prepped and just had to be cooked and assembled.

James cooking in the kitchen while I relax

After lunch we headed to the ocean side of the island for a different experience. The ocean is only visible once crossing over the dunes, and the water is much cooler. The waves are significantly larger and the water becomes deeper much quicker. The day we went there were some people but it was not crowded.

One of the most amazing things about Assateague is the wild horses. Very rarely in the wild can you find horses like this. They walk among the campers and visitors and although it isn’t recommended to approach them, they may approach you. Here is a link to a video of them!

First Trip// Atlantic City, NJ

It was finally time for us to pack up nearly all of our chosen belongings and the four kidtz (cat kids, it’s a thing okay) for our first real trip with the RV.

Starting from Hartford CT we traveled through Nyack for lunch and a stroll. Not to be distracted by its cuteness for long, we headed straight to Atlantic City where we found a flat spot next to some flowers and water to park next to for the night. James had tickets to see The Killers with his dad at the Borgata which they said was an amazing performance. After the show we had some drinks while playing the poker machine where we all took turns sending it our magic, then made our way to the café for an obligatory late meal.

e1a034df-fdc7-44f9-8dec-4a2979f611ab — At the Borgata

The next morning we slowly started to move as we figured out a rhythm, but soon we were traveling South until we reached the Cape May Ferry, which we promptly boarded, kidtz and all.

Traveling with cats is super fun. Bringing them everywhere I go reminds me how much they enjoy doing fun things too! Tiffany likes to be in the driver’s seat and look out the window, Oliver likes the bed or under the bench, Adelé will flop anywhere, and Shiva can be found in my underwear basket during the heat of mid day.

Now we are spending a few days in Ocean City Maryland with my in-laws. It takes a few days to get used to being relaxed but taking the time to organize the space and eating enough food helps me to feel more at home.❤️