Heat of around 102 degrees most days, sunshine, beautiful breezes, wine, beer, morning walks on the beach, evening walks on the beach, sleeping late, eating whenever, laughing about the number of Eagles and Wings beach stores there are every 10 feet, laughing about the fact that the fridge in our MB hotel had an ice maker in the freezer....we thought we had none but kept hearing this "banging" noise, which turned out to be the ice falling into the bucket! Beautiful scenery on the trip down and the trip back, driving through NY, PA, OH, W.VA, VA, NC and into SC. Getting my fill of all my favourite stores in the U.S. Finding my Charles Shaw wine at Trader Joe's in Charlotte, NC...no longer "two buck chuck" as it is now $2.99 per bottle..but same great taste! Incredibly LARGE portions in the U.S. which I will never become accustomed to (half of what they serve is "normal" for me), reading (not as much as I thought I'd do -- I spent more time rocking on the balcony looking at the water!). Noticing how much the area has changed over the years because of hurricane damage. Realizing that serendipity is a wonderful thing..the hotel I chose has been built on the site of the place we used to always stay when we'd go down. I had no idea. But somehow I was guided. A wonderful adventure spending adult time with my son. An opportunity I'm glad to have had.Back to reality...though I'm not in any rush and all that laundry can wait. Missing the ocean.....
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Welcome home! The ocean is a stick to the ribs type of thing! :D
Sounds like a wonderful trip! I love two buck Chuck! It has different names around here, but all the same.
Glad you had a great trip!
So glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed special time with your son and the ocean. Sounds like it was a wonderful trip all around. Now back to reality for you too. :-)
So glad you had a magical time ! Missed you.
Soft landings...
It sounds wonderful and perfect! If we both lived on the east coast, I'm sure we'd bump into each other. It seems like the same places out there! Welcome home!
Oh I am so glad you are home safe and sound! You were missed!!!
Glad your treasure made it to your house and it fits!! YAY!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
Welcome home! Isn't the ocean the most magical thing?
Sounds like it was a wonderfully relaxing retreat! I'm sure it was so good for the soul! Wish I could have joined you. ;)
The beach sounds delicious! Can you believe I haven't been to a beach all summer!? I am headed down for 5 days in Florida with my best friend next week and I intend to get my bech time then! So glad you had a good time. I just read "The sweetness at the bottom of the pie" (one of your suggestions I think?) Loved it!
I forgot to tell you, I just posted a give away to celebrate my 400th post. Go take a look:>)
glad it was all so wonderful.
that serendipity thing is awesome, there are a LOT of places to stay in MB - incredible odds you would end up in the same location.
Glad you both arrived home safe and sound !
it sounds like you had a relaxing break away from the norm - doing what you want and enjoying the time even more with your son.
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