We awakened this morning to the scene of snow on the ground and more coming down. Drove to Mass in the snow but with clear streets. Had a delicious pancake breakfast at The Original Pancake House. By early afternoon the temperature was rising and the snow was melting. Then around two o’clock we had another snow shower but it didn’t stick. Continued to enjoy the hospitality of Uncle Jack and Aunt Flo and some more cousin visits.
By deliberate choice we were in Medina for all the winter holiday festivities from Candlelight Walk in the days before Thanksgiving through A Christmas Carol and A Celtic Christmas as well as an Alex Bevan Concert and a historic house tour all the way through Medina’s 31st Ice Festival but perhaps the highlight was the town hosting hundreds of folks whose homes and lives were devasted by Hurricane Helene at the A Promise of Christmas Event the middle of January. It’s an honor to be a part of this amazing community!
The warmth we anticipated when we headed to the Caribbean in mid-January didn’t really materialize but the fun we had with our dancing friends and the great crew of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander more than made up for the not so favorable weather.
Aboard Jewel of the Seas, a favorite ship of ours, we enjoyed a foray into the history and geology of Canada’s Atlantic coast while enjoying the joys of friendships, longtime and new. Now we’re looking forward to returning to the same ship for further adventures!
I wonder what’s next on your itinerary? Please let me know when you get closer to Arkansas, and I’ll suggest a couple of spots to visit. I would definitely recommend Eureka Springs and Hot Springs, AR. Hang in there with the snow!
Looks like winter has come to the Pacific NW before it reached the Midwest. We got our first touch of frost last night. Enjoy the snowscapes and drive carefully. ; )
Aaaaahhhhh!!!!!! Snow! I miss the snow! I miss you two! Glad you are having a wonderful time, though. The pictures are wonderful – I feel as though I’m on the trip with you:-) Oh, and PS – I got a new job!!!!!!!!!! Yay!