Mid-December we finally had our first trip back to the US in 9 months. I thought things might seem different when we were back, but not really... just felt like home. The ONLY thing that the rest of you Americans should know is that in the USA, we have the BIGGEST PARKING SPACES in the universe. I couldn't believe how big the parking spaces are. Anyway.....
First stop was to see the McFaddens in Florida. We had lovely 80 deg F weather (aaah) which was perfect for morning runs and walks on the beach. Starbucks close at hand, it was perfect. Reuben's dad got a new kayak, so we took it out on a spin. Verla and Asa took the new kayak, and Reuben and I piled into their 30 year old duct-tape bound kayak. We miraculously did not sink and got to see some really cool wildlife. Lots of pelicans hanging around, and a couple of dolphins played near our boats.
First stop was to see the McFaddens in Florida. We had lovely 80 deg F weather (aaah) which was perfect for morning runs and walks on the beach. Starbucks close at hand, it was perfect. Reuben's dad got a new kayak, so we took it out on a spin. Verla and Asa took the new kayak, and Reuben and I piled into their 30 year old duct-tape bound kayak. We miraculously did not sink and got to see some really cool wildlife. Lots of pelicans hanging around, and a couple of dolphins played near our boats.
The McFaddens in Indialantic, FL
Then off to Raleigh for a quick two days. We got to see lots of great friends in town (we miss you guys!) and check in on the house. Our Raleigh meals went something like this..... huge burger, onion rings, pizza, US beer, bagel, Piper's in the Park, pizza, California wine, more US beer. You know, those things they just don't do quite right in Ireland.
Finally, we buzzed up to Indiana for the final leg of our tour. We had a wonderful weekend with the Polster family in Evanston and got to see lots of extended family as well. One afternoon we even got to take a day trip to French Lick, IN to visit the West Baden hotel and spa, along with the French Lick Winery and Casino. Really quite an amazing hotel and spa if you are looking for something to do in the area. Saturday we had our "Christmas" and then a fish fry that night. I brought the boys tweed caps from Dublin, so now they either love me or hate me, I cannot tell. Either way, they were gracious enough to pose in some pictures with them for me.
The Polsters in Evanston, IN
All in all, a great, if not quick, trip back home. We miss everyone and cannot wait to see you again. Click here for more photos from our trip.
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