Our move was originally suppose to be a door-to-door meaning we would basically follow the truck and that would be that. Well . . . the house we were suppose to move into was delayed by a few days - like 20. What do you do with a family of nine when you are military homeless for 20 days? Plan a 3,000 mile trip to see the world (or at least the east coast)! I mean, if you aren't paying rent anywhere you can use that money to travel. Even better if you use Air Force lodging (because we all know they do it fancy) which is inexpensive and multiple rooms. We might even sleep!
We spent the first week visiting family in Georgia. It was a long-awaited trip because we hadn't been down since New Years. We spent the time celebrating birthdays for the summer folk, hiking with Fox at his preschool (we trusted him with the directions), having water gun fights (don't join in because they will team up against you), picking blueberries, and making s'mores!
Then, we set off for our grand adventure! We left bright and early because the first day we needed to make it all the way to Virginia. I tried my best to entertain. We rotated between me reading aloud, music, audio books, Liberty Kids, and the bigs being goofballs to thrill the littles. It worked! Not a one got bored. However, I never want to be a DJ. Oh, and we got to ride on a ferry!
Quick tip for cheap road food: Sam's! We stopped by a Sam's right off the interstate and got a big bag of baby carrots, bananas, some pretzels, and a rotisserie. We parked ourselves in the grass and all of us ate for $10! We even had carrots left over for snacking later. Score one for travel on a budget!
We arrived at the hotel around dinner time. We knew that their family lodging was booked up and we would have to stay in two separate hotel rooms. Not ideal but it was the cheapest way to house us all. Well, one look at our crew (they are all pretty cute) and she put in a call. They surprisingly found a family unit for us! By the time we got in bed it was pretty late, but we were all together and the fun was just getting started!
I woke up the next day to an amazing gift! In the dark I didn't notice, but our housing was on the water. I was able to run by the river as the sun was rising over the ocean. My soul was singing! My happy place for sure!
Our first sight-seeing was to Jamestown. I think this was Jonah's favorite stop of them all. Jamestown is a replica of the fort, ships, and Native American village that would have been there in 1607. We started in the village and I don't think we would have ever gotten them to leave. they were able to grind corn, skin hides, touch animal furs and bones, go in huts, play true-to-period games, and watch the interpreters make stew, jewelry, and weapons.
Next, we headed over to the fort. We were in the right place at the right time to help with starting a fire in the oven, watching a musket demonstration, trying on armor, and checking out the canons.
By the time we made it to the ships it was HOT! However, that didn't stop my little sailors.
On the way back to the hotel we swung by the Glass House. The boys were amazed at the process and the artisan was kind enough to answer their many questions.
Back at the Air Force base we were able to walk across a lengthy bridge that stretched across the river. Then the boys eagerly hunted for shells and coins near the shore. It was a delightful ending to our fun-filled day.
So, there is day one and two. I'll just leave this cutie right here until I come back to finish our tale.
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