We had a drama free migration with good travel weather and vehicle karma. The furnace in the RV kept us warm at night even as the temperature dropped below zero. With all of the logistics like feedings, cleanings and walkies, fuel, potty and treat breaks and only one driver we got an average of 5 hrs a day of travel. The 1600 mile trip took 6 days. We stayed in pet friendly Best Westerns a few nights for shower and pool privileges, but slept better in the RV. Once again Margit did an amazing job of commanding 50' of RV and flat-towed van.
The travel was scenic from the rolling Iowa farmland to the stoney Missouri Ozarks, through the grand aged Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee and the bogs and red clay of Georgia, to the warm, moist air and palms and pines of Florida. I often recalled the move we made from Iowa to Florida when I was Grace's age.
We spent a few days with my sister in Orlando before heading for our winter retreat in Satellite Beach. Our friend Mark Clark flew down from Vermont as a surprise for Margit which was a real treat and helped to keep spirits light and unloading easy.
Our home on the water is lovely. Each morning I sit on the back porch and watch pelicans, seagulls, egrets, manatee and dolphins swim and feed in the canals off of the inlet just south of Cape Canaveral. Grace and I have made the 1 mile trip to the beach, her on her bike and me in my chair. Margit is getting us settled in and getting to know the area.
Here is wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and pleasant holidays however you choose to celebrate!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
9 comments:
Thanks for your update. Have a WONDERFUL Christmas together. The place sounds fabulous!
I pray that Margit got to enjoy her day of rest after all of her diligence in transporting, feeding,cleaning,entertaining and loving her little tribe. I also hope she had a wonderful birthday.
Enjoy your days in the Florida sunshine.Love you all and so glad you have finally landed. See you soon!!!!
DTA, sounds like the beginning of a lovely winter adventure. The new digs and the morning show of birds, mammals and aquatic friends sounds exciting and restful at the same time. Love to all of you. You are greatly missed up here in the northern hinterland!
I hope you guys have some snorkel gear hanging around. When I landed in Key west for a week several years ago, that was all we did. It was amazing to do that in "american waters". Topical Fish, Mangroves, Coral - all them trappins... Enjoy!
Wishing the Suns rays to gently hold you all in joy and peace.
Love you all,
K
I hope you guys have some snorkel gear hanging around. When I landed in Key west for a week several years ago, that was all we did. It was amazing to do that in "american waters". Topical Fish, Mangroves, Coral - all them trappins... Enjoy!
Wishing the Suns rays to gently hold you all in joy and peace.
Love you all,
K
We're hoping almost all of your Florida life is peaceful, enough to drown any frustration. Love you guys!
Hope all is well. Usually I believe no news is good news, but I don't think that's the case in your situation.
Post a Comment