***Miles travelled today: shall add this tomorrow / next day as a final total after we've returned our lovely flash car (which Duncan, we know you like)
***Total Miles:
***States travelled through: still in Massachusettes
Well, I've begun to write this penul
timate entry whilst Linz has gone down to the bar to borrow their corkscrew opener as we're Having to drink the final bottle of 'Very-Nice-Ice-Wine' . As everyone already knows, it feels strange to say our adventure has come to an end as we're expecting that tomorrow we'd wake up, have breakfast and move on to a different experience, another State. The fact is, is that we've settled into this 'way of life'; almost like travelling, exploring and learning have become our 'reality' if that makes sense. Everyone says that learning 'requires time' to assimilate and we've decided today, that in a few years time; we'll broaden our horizons once again. That should be enough time to assimilate and to agree where the next few destinations will be, but in the meantime, we return to work next week in our attempt to pay off this experience :) (I'm guessing there are already work 'opportunities' awaiting our return).

Just as an aside, the Ice Wine we're drinking is the 2008 Late Harvest from the winery we visited on Niagara-on-the-Lake many many weeks ago and I'm figuring that if my writing goes off on tangents that make no sense, Linz will translate into English when I read the entry back to her.....which reminds me (and to answer some questions we've been asked).....our entries are 'jointly' written unless the other is asleep or slightly tipsy. By 'jointly', we mean that one 'authors' the entry whilst the other agrees or passes comment and the 'author' may / not decide to act upon 'said contributions' - and that is how we've avoided any potential mishaps [which we realised there Would be from the email we initially sent everyone with our blog address as that very short message, took us both ages - simply because we write / speak differently =) Linz says she writes factually whilst I 'write flower-y' ].
Back to this quest coming to an end.....
Given the beautiful day today, we thought it would be lovely to take a scenic drive around the Cape Cod Peninsula as opposed to travelling to Martha's Vineyard. This was because we hadn't pre-booked tickets and by the time we got down to the ferry port, the stand-bys were sold out. Well, a good day is not to be wasted and so we made our way through villages that appeared quaint and provincial, stopping at a market to have lunch before carrying on our way. We felt quite carefree as we listened to this Portuguese radio station that not only played 'Portuguese Country' (go figure) but played music that reminded us of family back home in South Africa -whenever we play Portuguese music in the car, it reminds us of Charlie (brother-in-law) who has to have it on full blast when travelling anywhere, and so today, like on so many other days; we've carried special people with us.
Our discussions today and of late, have again been typically thoughtful and poignant and at times, very funny. The feelings are surreal and although we've been winding down; it's with that same feeling of 'not believing it's happening' . We've both learned so much - Linz says she's learned 'not to be too stressey about stuff' and I've learned that 'there Is still a World of opportunities to live and explore'.
What we've also learned and would like to thank people for, is their generosity of spirit in keeping up with our blog. Although we never set out to write every day; comments and questions have Made this blog - because without them, the blog would be merely a representation of our trip - our point of view and not how others have experienced our photographic representation of our encounters.
And so for this, we both thank you. Hope you've enjoyed the journey with us.
Sus - Tia Linz took the picture of the duck just for you. Only three more sleeps and we'll see you on Thursday.
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Thank you both so much for sharing your thought, ideas and pictures with us throughout your journey. You have visited such amazing places, met interesting people, and made lasting memories that you have so generously shared with all of us. You really have inspired me. I hope once the boys are old enough to be able to trace some of your steps and discover a little more of America for myself!!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels as you make your way home. Hopefully next time we'll get to connect! Happy scrapping! I think you'll be at it for a while :-)
I think I've seen those birds somewhere else. No, must have been too long ago to recall ;-)
ReplyDeleteQuick, rush around picking up those last minute memories. Don't forget anything. Pack them all safely away for the scrapbooking (is that a real word)
Have a safe journey home perhaps leaving a little caremel smellie for the next car renter.
Jacinta, remember, you might be able to get the bag up to the locker but will it fit once it's there...
Rub-a-dub-dub girls!
ReplyDeletePic for Suzie's just adorable ;o) I don't think any of us hear Portuguese music without having a smile for Charlie crossing our minds.
You both look gorgeous, fit & so happy. I think that's the most cherished thing about this trip. How much you've learned together & how you've just been living in touch with your feelings & each other.
This has been an amazing & enriching experience and I thank you for taking us along :o)
Blessed be always & travel safe
^j^
Hallo girls!!! Cannot believe you are now on your way home. We have been thinking and talking about you all day. Jace, could you be any browner??? I'll show Susie the picture tomorrow morning, she will love it. We pray for you a safe journey home. We also hope you are not too sad that journey has now come to and end. However this may have just been the start of many more journeys. Be it here or away.....We love you, see you real soon! Mwah, mwah darlings!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I think you girls will have to arrange an USA roadtrip reunion for all your fans. We could all get together, drink Buds or Ice wine, eat gumbo/hotdogs etc. and chat about your experiences. I am definately one of your groupies, so I vote for team JACLIN....
ReplyDeleteHi Girls,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your wonderful trip, you have had a really exciting time - and now its coming to a close. I'm sure it will take you a while to get back to reality, but hope to see you on the 14th with all your pics etc.
Check your front door ladies,when you get home :-))
ReplyDeleteSafe journey back :-)
Blessings to you x x