Let the Road Trip Pitstops .. Begin
🚐 We were northbound, dodging heavy rainclouds and running on gas station snacks, 80’s playlists, and a half-packed bus with questionable organization. 🎶⛅
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This is a quick recap of the quirky pitstops we made during our wild ride from Florida through the Carolinas. We didn’t pack the trip full of sightseeing this time, but we snagged a few golden nuggets along the way—worth every detour and every reloaded ice pack.
📍 The Journey Begins
Last time we checked in, we were marveling at the World’s Largest Frying Pan—an absolute legend of a kitchen relic. From there, we looped back down to St. Augustine, Florida for one last hug and laugh with my kids before we rolled north.
The journey included four rapid-fire stops between Florida and North Carolina. Each one was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it treasure, packed with kitsch, chaos, and exactly the kind of weirdness we love.
🗺️ Our Fast & Quirky Road Trip Pitstops
🌳 Old Methuselah Tree – DeLeon Springs State Park, FL Ancient, mossy, and dramatic in the best way. Felt like it whispered forest secrets we were never meant to hear.
🧝♂️ Holly Hill Gnome Tree – Holly Hill, FL Totally random and absolutely worth the stop. A cluster of gnomes tucked away in someone’s yard like a secret society with ceramic passports.
🛍️ South of the Border – Dillon, SC Neon chaos. Retro fever dream. We pulled over for the absurdity and stayed for the hot dog-shaped building and confused lizard statue.
🥊 Angus Barn Kicking Booth – Raleigh, NC If you’ve never seen a rage booth outside a fine-dining steakhouse, you haven’t lived. 10/10, would kick again.
🛬 And Then Life Happened…
Midway through, a rib re-injury knocked the wind out of the fun (literally), and sightseeing went from spontaneous to survival mode. We made a straight shot north after that, prioritizing breath over bravado.
Once we landed, things slowed. Appointments were made. Movement got minimal. I channeled my energy into updating blog pages and quietly mapping future chaos.
⚡ Why This Post Is Short & Sweet
Healing sucks. Having to re-heal sucks louder. I lost a ton of time, both writing and moving, but I gained focus on organizing our travel chaos so future posts are easier to find, easier to navigate, and way more you-shaped.
Before you buckle up for your next adventure, remember— road trip pitstops aren’t just bathroom breaks or snack refuels. They’re where the weird, wonderful, and totally unexpected stories unfold. So whether it’s a giant peach, a whispering cave, or a vending machine museum, don’t just drive past—pull over and savor the detour. Your itinerary might thank you later.