Monthly Archives: November 2011

Two days of driving to get from DeLand, FL to Dallas, TX.  Two beautiful sunsets.

We didn’t plan to drive through Vicksburg, MS on this trip.  It just sort of happened.  Actually, what happened was we had decided to try to make the drive from DeLand, FL to Dallas, TX in 2 days rather than … Continue reading →

Today… For the first time since 2003, we enjoyed Thanksgiving inside the borders of the USA. For the first time since 2003, we enjoyed a day together with all four of my siblings and my parents. For the first time … Continue reading →

After our visit to Blue Spring State Park we stopped in at a local Puerto Rican restaurant to try the combo of the day: beef steak with 2 sides and a drink.  We love flattened, fried plantains called “tostones” and … Continue reading →

Today we visited Blue Spring State Park just outside of Orange City, FL, which is neither a city nor filled with oranges but is located in Florida. This park is known for being a popular destination of large, swimming, mammals … Continue reading →

We’ve spent 2 days in Florida.  We’re staying four nights in Daytona across from the big race track.  It’s relatively close to my parents’ home (30 minute drive).  They can’t house us and so we’re staying at a clean, cheap … Continue reading →

One of our small hopes for this fall trip was that we would see just a bit of wintry weather without having to actually deal with it.  Last Friday, we did just that as we drove from eastern PA to … Continue reading →

We’re staying in Lancaster, PA with friends while we commute each day to visit with Beth’s sister.  Actually, with both of Beth’s sisters because the one from Indiana is here visiting as well.  So is Beth’s mother.  That’s why we’re … Continue reading →

OK…this has been one crazy week.  Where to start? After returning from Iowa and Illinois this past Monday, we arrived back at the home of Beth’s sister and brother-in-law in Chesterton, IN.  My plan was to use our time there … Continue reading →