Anyway, we both said "screw it" and loaded the canoe onto the big car, and headed to the Eastern shore for four days of meditative walking and canoeing. We are so lucky to still be agile. The weather was super cooperative and even a little too warm in the sunny afternoons. So we stretched our muscles.
We crossed the big bridge and saw barges full of stuff we have ordered sitting in the center of the water highway waiting for a pilot or a go-ahead. Your order will arrive a little late today. There were plenty of recreational boaters zipping along as well.
We crossed several small bridges in our exploration. Bridges that have recognition in this low land part of the world and are so important to those that live here.
What we were looking for were peace and no agenda. What a lovely time. What perfect cooperation from Mother Nature. What a great distraction.
This is the land of hard-working people. People who have rarely found change a good thing. They want to be left alone. They rise early in the mornings to work the water or tend to their small crops or get ready for church. The water is rising but they do not believe in climate change. Their savior was Trump and they are angry he was not re-elected even though he gave them nothing the last four years.
And plunked right in the middle of this wild country is a more liberal treasure of history. It is a beautiful small museum with lots of interesting facts about this marvelous leader who single-handedly saved over 70 individuals from a treacherous life. We did not follow the path of the "Underground Railroad" by automobile but did explore this museum slowly and with interest.
My next post I will take you on a canoe trip to where the wild things are.
sorry to hear of the sad medical diagnoses. we are all heading there eventually so best use the time left as best we can, advice to myself as well. I envy your access to waters that you can canoe on. sadly those days are behind me but not because I am incapable but because I haven't the opportunity. I did love my canoeing days on the rivers.
ReplyDeleteI am sad for you and the troublesome medical issues. I am happy for you in taking off on an adventure and taking us along.
ReplyDeleteSo wise to get out on the water to cope with the medical situation. More than cope, you enjoyed the time. Modeling being adult!
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased to read that your cough is lessening. Mine is unprintable. So sorry about the diagnosis too. If you ever have an urge to yell at someone, please yell my way. Canoeing...I did a lot of that when I lived on the sloughs. None now.
ReplyDeleteSo sad about all the medical stuff. I understand and sympathize. Bravo for getting out and enjoying yourselves.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bridges, sad about illness
ReplyDeletePrayers continue
ReplyDeleteYour attitudes are the best part of life, the sunshine allowed within despite the darknesses that arrives unwelcome.
The way the world is going is something I've felt many times throughout my 70 plus years. But, this era takes the cake in the numbers of good people that bury their common sense where the sun doesn't shine, but might if it brings them 15 minutes of fame or an obscene settlement.
Thank you for the lovely pictures, and taking me along with you on your journey to find peace and quiet. I do hope the medical diagnoses will work out eventually. And glad your cough is better.
ReplyDeleteDo you read my friend Carol at Tehachap? She is in the same position you are.
ReplyDeleteLots of prayers for both of you, i am glad you had your short respite.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting out and enjoying life. Moping does no good, but I am sorry about the health concerns. Healthcare in the U.S. has become more of a nightmare with everything going to COVID patients. I wish I knew how to make it better.
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Janie
Sorry to hear that you have had bad news. What a great idea to go to a peaceful place and be meditative and escape from reality for a while. Trump supporters are unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though you had a wonderful getaway. You enjoyed the days, which is good enough.
ReplyDeleteI am so very pleased to see you here again. I get so angry at the growing number of appointments that fill my schedule uselessly. I'm just glad that your cough is slightly better. Perhaps sleep is better too. Keep on paddling.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had that break. The museum sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Glad you could blast out of your struggles and take a relaxing trip.
ReplyDeleteWell you have taken a few days off from the medical problems and enjoyed yourself and that is all that matters at the moment. Do take care.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is hard to be our age and have things so wrong. Sigh. It's great that you both could just go out and have some fun.
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