florence heckel russell

To escape Cleveland’s winter, former reporter Florence Heckel Russell and her husband head South in their new RV. When they return after spending months together in a 23-by-8 foot space, they are, miraculously, still married.

From Mammoth Cave to Carlsbad Caverns, the couple adjusts to close-quarter living as they stumble through adventures: fun, frustrating and at times downright scary. Along the way Florence muses on the foibles of life:

• Amateur Photographers
• The Gate Nazi
• Exercising: Filling ice cube trays isn’t enough?
• Marfa’s mystery lights
• The deadly desert
• Grocery shopping
• Chuck wagon cooks

Praise for Heading South: Tales From the RV Trail

Marriage Tip 102: If you travel in a 23-foot space for months at a time, travel with someone you’ve loved for a time. The adventures will be doubly fun and the disasters only half as bad. -
Elizabeth Kerekes, co-author, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: Simple Ways for Couples to Grow Closer to God and to Each Other