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About W&W Mudd

Re-retired again, Wendy and Warren publish as they adventure into the far reaches of their New World.

Salute to 250: South Carolina and The Swampfox

Posted on June 6, 2026 by W&W Mudd

We have done a lot of RV traveling in the West, where you can literally drive for 2 days and still be in the same state. On our first leg from home to South Carolina, we drove through 3 states … Continue reading →

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Salute to 250: Setting out on the Freedom Trail

Posted on June 5, 2026 by W&W Mudd

When we started planning this trip it was going to be an epic month-long trip through Americana that would be full of relaxation and good food. It occurred to us several months later that June 2026 was the month before … Continue reading →

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STARLINK Will Set Us Free: Starlink Mini finds a permanent home on our RV roof

Posted on May 12, 2026 by W&W Mudd

Perhaps the most-asked question about an RV campground is “How’s the Wi-Fi?”. In the good old days, people went RVing to get off the grid and get away from it all. These days things are way different, and folks don’t … Continue reading →

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One to Get Ready: Delaminating countertops are gone forever!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by W&W Mudd

It’s hard to believe we’ve had our “new” trailer for 8 years already. When we bought it, we were focused on three things: it had to accommodate our 3-generation campers (total of 4 adults, 2 kids); it had to have … Continue reading →

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Hog Wild

Posted on June 14, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Florida is a rich kaleidoscope of wildlife. Some, like the invasive pythons in our Everglades, are unique to our state; the rest are mostly just more abundant than in other states. Deer are everywhere, as are rabbits. Squirrels and wild … Continue reading →

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Pura Vida Trés: Manuél Antoñio

Posted on May 14, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Arrival to the hotel was fun. We had to drive through Quepos to get to Manuél Antoñio. Quepos is an old fishing town, built in the flat land surrounding the harbor, with not surprisingly narrow roads, many of which have … Continue reading →

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Pura Vida Dos: Volcan Arenal

Posted on May 13, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Arenal Springs Resort & Spa is a fortress. As Costa Rica, so far, seems to be a very peaceful and low-crime country, especially in the tourist areas, it feels like it is intended not so much to keep bad guys … Continue reading →

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Pura Vida Uno! Costa Rica in 3 Parts: San Jose

Posted on May 13, 2025 by W&W Mudd

Everywhere you go in Costa Rica you are acknowledged with the expression “Pura Vida!” A concierge helps you with your luggage and you offer “Thank You” (or perhaps “gracias”). “Pura vida” is as often the response as “de nada” (you’re … Continue reading →

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HAIKU TO A POWER POLE

Posted on June 11, 2023 by W&W Mudd

It’s been a while since we posted anything about the progress of the new Mudd Abode, the house we are building in Palm Coast. This isn’t by design, it’s more by laziness + lots of other stuff going on + … Continue reading →

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IMMORTALITY, PHOOEY!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by W&W Mudd

No travel this time, not on this shift. Today is a muse on immortality, something you are not guaranteed, even if you go camping every weekend. We camp a lot (especially lately!) and it provides us plenty of fresh air, … Continue reading →

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