Tuesday SOLSC - 2/11/14 - Thoughts of our Vacation

For the past three years, we've taken ten days and traveled to Florida to visit my aunt and to get some time away from the cold and snowy winter.  This year was no different.  We left on a sunny, cool day and took our time, stopping here and there to visit different sights along the way.  We stopped in Tupelo, MS at the Oren Dunn Museum and replica of how Tupelo appeared in the late 1800's.  There was also a Veteran's Museum on site and we sat and chatted with three Veterans.  There were war artifacts from WWI, WWII, Korea, VietNam, Iraq and Afghanistan. 

We stopped at the Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, GA.  Another era and history lesson for us.  It was rather strange, because we were basically alone touring this museum, but so much history to learn about.  Times that we remember from our history, but will our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren?  We need to make sure that these times are shared and these museums are excellent places to start.

We stopped at a Botanical Garden while in Florida.  The flowers, bushes and trees were all muted colors, but still alive and growing and ready to change in the coming month.

We traveled to the Gulf Coast and beach, but the fog rolled in and we could hardly see where the beach ended and the water began.  Had a wonderful seafood lunch at a small, but very busy restaurant.

We visited with my Aunt and then traveled to North Carolina and visited with a dear friend who we hadn't seen in over three years.  Those visits were wonderful, not only for us, but for both of them.  It is so difficult to grow old and not have loved ones near by.

After a few stops along the way, and several wineries later, we arrived home to cold and snow and ice.  We began wondering why we didn't stay longer in the warm sunshine of Florida.

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  1. BernadetteFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Thanks for sharing. I felt a little warmer just reading your post.
    Bernadette

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  2. elsieFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Searching for sunshine and warmth has been a challenge this winter. At least you were away for a bit and saw interesting sights. As I write this comment I am barreling down the highway headed west looking for time away from snow. 😃

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  3. LynnFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Oh Judy how I wish I had just a few days of sun and warmth! Thanks for a few images of sun today ;-) I know the older I get the less patience I have for this weather and as you know it's been horrible this year!

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  4. TaraFebruary 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    It sounds like a lovely trip - how I would have loved to have toured the Civil War Museum!

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  5. Terje February 11, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Sunshine would have been a wonderful change from the ordinary, but you added sight seeing and relatives. That makes a great trip.

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  6. JaanaFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I am with Bernadette, reading about the beach and sunshine made me feel just a tad bit warmer! I am glad you got to enjoy visits with special people as well!

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  7. Mary HillFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Sounds like a great trip. We are stuck in snow and ice. I am envious. Visiting you from Slice of Life.

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  8. ChrisFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    What a lovely trip! Taking your time and visiting all the museums and wineries is the way to go!

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