[ExGeeEye]

For the first time, I went away from home for Christmas.

(I've been away before-- during my Army years-- but this is the first time I ever went away on my own, on purpose.)

MrsEx has an old, dear friend who lives in Virginia. She and her husband usually go to Myrtle Beach, SC for Christmas (their only "kids" are a pair of schnauzers). This year, they invited us to join them.

We visited Appomattox Court House, Virgina (where Gens. Lee and Grant met):

Then, a five hour drive later:

View from our balcony Christmas morning:

Church:

Back at home now.

It was fine, and I like MrsExs friends (not so much their dogs!)-- but I told Mrs Ex "no more beach vacations in winter".

[DollyCali]

just tripped on your post in Latest Comments.. Love your pictorial story of the past week. A photojournalist you are!

Happy New Year.

[osagebowman]

Morning - sounds like a nice mid-winter break, especially without the snow. The whoosh-woosh of the waves is pleasant anytime. I spent quite a bit of time in Mrytle Beach in the late 80s working. Nice place, in the off season.

[SuziQ]

"no more beach vacations in winter"

Hey we had a great time on our winter beach vacation for our LOTR gathering in Melbourne Beach!