Day 305:  Can you believe it?  Time rushes by; only  60 days left of this amazing journey.

Sorry to have been hiding for the last month, but we have not had internet.  I can write e-mails on my iPad, but not blogs, and now even the FB app isn't working.  Not to worry:  we will be seeing our daughter at THE WEDDING (not the Royals, but OUR royals, Nate and Sarah) this Friday.  She will help me fix whatever is wrong, if we have the time with all the festivities.

We are now in Front Royal, VA, at the foot of the Shenandoah Mountains.  At the bottom of the campground is the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.  "Oh Shenandoah" keeps running round in my head!

We spent the lovely two weeks plus in Port Isabel, TX, then headed towards Florida and our long-time Rhode Island friends.  We had a wonderful two weeks with them, Pat and I spending every minute we could gabbing; no surprise to those who know us!

On the way, we stopped in Biloxi, MS, to attend the Church of the Redeemer.  This is the little church that was demolished by Katrina.  They have moved inland about five miles and built a brand new lovely church. 

In Okeechobee, FL, we attended The Church of Our Savior, where the priest kindly invited me to con-celebrate.  I distributed Holy Communion for the first time since Yucca Valley (before that, it was Vancouver, WA; I am anxious to get back to the altar on a regular basis).

One especially lovely early morning in Okeechobee, Snuggles and I saw two majestic Great Blue Herons flying across the sunrise sky.  I love these early morning walks with this funny pup.  This morning we had to ford several small rivers resulting from the heavy rains we were having.  I had a hard time getting her to even go out.  I had to pull her down the steps into the downpour!

Yesterday we drove much of the Skyline Drive, enjoying the lovely views.  These mountains have their own personality.  They are old and worn down, but still hold their heads up high.  I love mountains.

But then, I love the ocean, too, and was glad to see it in Florida.  "In His hands are the caverns of the earth and the heights of the hills are His also.  The sea is His because He made it, and His hands have molded the dry lands."  What a beautiful country we have!  Thanks be to God.

We miss you all, and will be glad to be home.  However, we will continue to enjoy our travels these last two months.