Family Time - Part 1

After the excitement of the previous day in New Jersey, we were glad to be heading to Frank's parent's condo in Alexandria, Virginia, for a few days of rest and relaxation.  We timed our drive so we would avoid the Friday night traffic jams on the Outerbelt.

Driving through the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore

Our first stop was Prince William Travel Village in Dumfries, VA (about 20 miles south of Alexandria) to put Pooh onto a storage pad.  Then we packed a few things into the Tracker, and headed back north on I-95 to the Chambliss condo.  By this time, it was about 4:00 in the afternoon.  We drove back north on I-95 toward Washington DC, and marveled at the change in the traffic situation on he southbound side of the freeway.  In just the one hour since we had southbound toward Dumfries, that side had become a veritable parking lot.  We congratulated ourselves that we had avoided that mess.

Family time at its best

We spent the entire weekend just enjoying the fellowship of family time. We watched a lot of baseball on TV, and feasted on the amazing cooking of Frank's mom.  She makes some spectacular dishes!  My favorite of the weekend was the Monte Christo breakfast sandwiches made with jalapeno bread and real Vermont maple syrup.  Oh my . . . those were good.

Fresh salmon with prawns, and grilled asparagus and broccoli

Getting ready to enjoy another meal together

Frank and his mom got out a big box of old family photos that probably had not been opened in 20 years.  What a fun time that was to go through old photos, yearbooks and other family memorabilia. 

Linda loves The Container Store

Linda also spent time shopping in the little stores in Alexandria, and other stores not available in the Tampa Bay area.  By the time our visit was over, we were rejuvenated and ready to begin the journey home.

We have had wonderful experiences on this trip, and we are so blessed that our final two stops are with family.  There is no better way to end a journey.  From Alexandria, we head to South Carolina to see newlyweds Matt and Raelyn, and their new home.