Part 3 - Back in the USA and home.

Kevin requested that the return route south NOT include the hills nor windy roads of the northernly route used to get to Toronto.

With that input Theresa used her go-to Trip Planner from Good Sams Club site to plan a 4 day approved trek as well as potential campsites along the route. The path would guide the Smitanic back west and south around Toronto and back into the US at a Niagara Falls entrance, then head directly south thru NY, PA, MD(avoiding Baltimore and DC), VA, then back into NC. The stops included the new state of VA to the brag map on the Smitanic slide out.

The exit from the campground was around 10AM in order to time for minimal traffic around Toronto. The entry back into the US included a lengthy 1hour wait as well as having a boarder patrol guy board the RV to be sure there were no rogue Canadians being smuggled back in. All clear.

The fall colors were in full swing as the trail followed the scenic banks of the Susquehanna River in VA. Kevin was pleased with this route and relieved to be away from the mountainous areas experienced in the Northernly route.

Theresa sent a note out to warn the Tasman Ct neighborhood of the impending arrival of the Smitanc for cleaning and restocking. In one day, the Smitanic was unloaded and cleaned then resupplied with items needed for part 4 of the Nomadness! The next day's trek was to park the beast in it's coastal storage area near Holden Beach, NC.

The Sunday drive to the coast was as monotonous as usual. Theresa unlocked the storage gate and drove the disconnected CRV into the area, while Kevin followed with the Smitanic. To their disappointment another very large boat on a trailer was occupying the once vacant stall next to the Smitanic home. There was no way that the RV could be safely parked and allow for the other boat to be maneuvered in and out. Several calls were made to the HOA management Co to let them know the situation. Since it was Sunday, they were closed, so a descriptive message was left. 

With no more time to wait, an executive decision was made to park along the back fence blocking 2 additional stalls, but leaving room for all currently stored vehicles to be taken out and in. That would just have to be OK. Halfway back to Cary the HOA management co returned the call. They confirmed they would relay the situation to the HOA committee and would call back if there was any issue. The Smitanic only needed a home for the next 3 weeks while the nomads took care of the Tasman home front as well as a visit to Snaggy in Boone to do some maintenance there as well. Then onto Part 4 of the Nomadness which heads South to Florida for Thanksgiving.