No Bad Days RVing: Mayberry RFD

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Mayberry RFD

After a good nights rest we were on the road. Next stop is Mount Airy, NC better known as Mayberry RFD. I will get to that later. Being an RVer all trips have their ups and downs. This one was no different as we soon found out. Stopping at the wrong gas station was a real downer for John. Unfortunately he got himself into a very, very tight situation at the gas pump which took over an hour get out. But we did it, he learned something, I learned something, everyone was safe, no damage done, and we were back on the road again. (Sorry no pictures taken that would be just mean).

Taking this route south was an opportunity to see new scenery but also to catch the last of the fall colors. We were not disappointed. Even though we missed the peak colors the mountains were spectacular with the reds, gold, and greens all mixed into one. Unfortunately there was no place to pull off safely to take pictures. So we kept going enjoying the splendor the day brought us. The truck took the mountains with no problems. Precious (my trucks name) was wonderful.

Our overnight stop was Mayberry Campground in Mount Airy, NC. This campground was part of the 2000 acres owned by Chang & Eng Bunker. Who are these guys you ask. Well Chang & Eng were the first documented set of conjoined twins (better known as Siamese Twins back in the day) born in Siam (now known as Thailand) in 1811. After touring the world they wanted normal lives so they settled in Mount Airy, bought land and slaves, and married two sisters. Between them they had 21 children. I don't even want to go there. They were never separated and died with hours of each other in 1874. The campground today is owned by a great great-grandson of Eng Bunker.

Chang & Eng Bunker

The campground sits on top of a hill overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. The white farmhouse that sits on the property was built by Eng's son in 1900.