Left OK just fine. Drove through Texas without much concern or worry. Arrived in Louisiana late. Slept at Eric's apt. Woke up when we woke up. Kids now in Eric's Apt Complex pool with their Daddy watching while this Mommy made hotel reservations at Fort Story, VA Cape Henry Inn for later on in the trip! and took a brisk walk. Sights and sounds:
Deep breaths of hot sticky air, dogs barking, birds chirping and twittering, roasters crowing, hens clucking, victory gardens in full swing!, beautiful groves of trees, lawns being mowed, trees being felled, kids calling out marco polo in the pool, Eric encouraging me to have fun and enjoy, friends & family voices in my head telling me "of course you are welcome.. any time!, just let me know"... Positive messages like: "Louisiana has an awesome 10 month growing season", "I love the way your family lives", "you are so brave for travelling like that". I am trying to be a positive force!!!! All this from a 15 minute walk!!! :-) Off to south of Birmingham, Alabama. Next stop Charlotte, North Carolina I think.. then Richmond, VA! See ya I gotta stretch!!!!!!!!!
