April 12, 2013 Dandy RV Resort

Today we are leaving Carrabelle.  It is sad to leave but we are glad to be coming home to our  family.  We have our memories that we can take with us.  I'm glad that I have taken this time to journal and take pictures of this adventure #1.  I say #1 because there are more adventures to come - next stop Charleston, SC.  But for now....bye, bye Carrabelle!  We will miss you and all the wonderful folks that we met while visiting you.  

Thankfully, the strong winds are over and a sunny day for our drive home.  We drove about 6 hours and spent the night at the Dandy KOA RV Park.  The location is perfect, right off of I65, south of Birmingham.  We made reservations about 4 days prior.  I recommend making reservations, as they do fill up, especially on the weekends.  

Evelyn welcomed us to the park and made us feel right at home.  The park is perfect for an overnight stay.  I wouldn't want to stay longer, as it is right next to the interstate and noisy.  

I was craving some ice cream.  I don't know what it is about ice cream but I always want some when on vacation.  This being our last night, I knew I had to have some tonight or forget it.  We do not keep ice cream in our house.  I know that I would constantly be attacking it with a large spoon.  Oh no...I wouldn't put it in a bowl.  If I put it in a bowl then I would really be eating icecream.  Somehow, sticking spoons in the container is like taking samples and not actually eating it.  Ha Ha!  It's just best for me to keep it out of the house and save for special outings, like vacation.

Evelyn recommended Heaton Pecan Farm about 1/2 mile down the road.  We weren't sure what to expect.  We walked inside and it was like walking into a candy emporium.  It was pristine and bright and light inside.  There were many gifts, preserves, pecans, a counter of fresh chocolates, ice cream and home-made cakes.  The kitchen is in the back with large glass windows.  It was so clean, amazing as they were busy making candy.  

The ice cream is home-made right in their kitchen.  I enjoyed a scoop of praline pecan and blueberry pecan.  Dave loved his chocolate pecan and peach pecan.  We also purchased a couple of pieces of fudge - peanut butter and chocolate pecan.  The fudge was OK, not as good as the ice cream though.  We definitely recommend this place right off I65 on exit 208.  Check out their website as they have mail order, too.