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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Day 1 and 2 of Vacation 2011

After 4800 miles and over 2000 photos, I think I might be able to start sharing our vacation trek across parts of this country. A much needed vacation, and an uneventful one for the most part.
The first few days were a little hard on Elizabeth after learning her cat Snowball was going to be spending some time in the hospital when it was learned that she had a hairball blocking her colon. But all is well now and that cat is back home adjusting to life again after having surgery to remove the blockage and spending the whole vacation in the clinic.

The first stop on our trip was in Florida near Mayport Naval Station where we lived for five years after John joined the military. Right next to the base is a park and campgrounds where we camped out for two nights.

After setting up camp, we walked down to the beach and strolled along the shore to cool off from the hot day. That is what I missed about living there, walking distance from the beach.



The next day consisted of more beach time and some friends to go along with it.
We spent the morning at the beach, left, had lunch, and then headed back meeting up with friends I had made while living in Florida.


These two used play together ALL the time, along with another friend who has long since moved from Mayport.

Aubrie and Lexie were only three the last time they saw each other, so they didn't have the chance to get as close, but you can't tell that from the photo.

Friends picking up where they left off........

These two, Anthony and Ryan, have stayed in touch through xbox, playing games together the last four years..... They used to play baseball together, a lot of baseball.

Two teenage boys building a sand castle, I think.


Skim boarding I think he called this.
The friend really good at it,
Anthony...... not so much.


I unfortunately missed the part when he fell. He didn't last very long on it. fun to watch.