Exploring Beaufort

Today we explored around the area with my parents. Susan and the kids joined then after lunch and I met up with everyone after work. They toured around Beaufort and then we met in Port Royal for a short nature walk and dinner out.

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More Herrel Fun

We headed back to Hilton Head this morning to visit with the Herrels one more time before their family/holiday time took over. We walked to a nearby park where we played at the playground, at lunch next to a gazebo, and then played a couple of mini tennis tournaments.

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Visiting the Herrels

After finishing our drive from Jacksonville this morning, we set up quickly and headed to Hilton Head to visit the Herrels, who are there for the week. Lucia and Leah were thrilled to see each other again. The Herrels are staying in a big house with some extended family, so it was nice to see Simon’s family and get to meet some new folks.

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Miami -> Punta Gorda

Today we made the 3 hour drive from Miami to Punta Gorda. Holly, Alex, Henry, and Sawyer arrived yesterday in Punta Gorda. We will are staying our RV, about 15 minutes from Alex’s mom’s house, where they are staying. 

The drive today was awesome. We drove right through the Everglades. There was a canal along the side of the rode and we must have seen about 100 alligators sunning on the side of the canal. It was cool to see them up close on our airboat ride a couple of days ago, but it was equally as cool to see so many sitting fully out of the water. 

Kids’ Table
Adult Table

Friday in Palm Coast

Today we headed to the beach, about 15 minutes from our condo.
The waves were not too big, but Elliot managed to at least get up on the surfboard.
The wind and sun were a factor.
Most of us huddled behind an umbrella, for shelter from the wind.
Some of us dug.
For dinner we went out for pizza in the European Village. We waited over an hour.
After dinner we watched #16 UMBC beat #1 Virginia.

More Palm Coast Fun

The kids have been having fun in the game room.
In the afternoon we went to a state park with a formal garden. It was beautiful.
Erin & Nate watched all the kids tonight so that Susan and I could get out on a date.

Exploring St. Augustine

Yesterday we headed to St. Augustine for the afternoon. We all enjoyed the old, historic city. 

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