Day 30 since leaving home. We spent the
day relaxing with friends at Tim’s Ford. It was a low-key day. The kids
swam, built their own fishing poles and bows and arrows, got a lesson in
animal anatomy (via dissection) from the campers next to us who killed a
turkey, celebrated Isaac’s 6th birthday a day early with strawberry
cake from the Bread Basket (a camping tradition), and ended the night
with an outdoor movie, a campfire, and s’mores. We couldn’t ask for a
more perfect way to end our trip.
Home. 32 days on the road. Countless
campsites (only 8 that we paid for). Lots of boondocking. 7,645 miles
covered. Friends who waved us goodbye on the road and honked and waved
us hello as we drove the last miles. Family and friends have shared
moments with us. So many adventures, and misadventures, that I will be
processing them for a long time. As we left our campground this morning
we asked a neighboring camper to take a family picture for us. He
commented on how good it was for kids to camp and that he and his wife
and their children had bonded through camping and now still stay
connected through it. Which was affirmation that we are doing good
things for our family. It’s the end of an adventure and Isaac is
officially six today! As we rolled home, Isaac said, “it’s good to be
home.”
