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Exciting Days Ahead!

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8.22.19 Thomas, James and I are closing in on being in STX for one month!  William has almost been here two weeks which has given us just enough time to show him around a bit and have some fun together. Tonight we go to a new student orientation for the high school for J and Saturday there is a back to school bash for all. On the college front, W and I fly to Ohio Sat. afternoon! We will check W into Denison on Sunday morning and then have a day of getting him settled etc. and then an Induction Ceremony and then, parents head out (so the schedule says!) . I am ready, he is ready, it's time to start the next chapter. We all are starting new chapters this summer/fall. It's an exciting and nervous time for all of us. out to dinner in Frederiksted  Frederiksted beach and pier in distance   Mermaid Beach - Buccaneer palm view Thomas at sailing camp 

Feelings about Today...

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It's been a challenging day, then I saw this.  I think it was meant for me  :) William has arrived and we all went down to the Pier and the boys jumped off and then we saw this beautiful sunset.

Buck Island Sail

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8.4.19 Delightful day on the ocean out to Buck Island - a must see site for all.  It is a nesting ground for turtles, birds and  and has a "unique marine garden." The island and its surrounding coral reefs have been protected since 1948. There is an underwater trail with submerged signs for snorkelers to follow.  We didn't make it that far :) James and I are still getting our sea/boat legs.....not sure how long it will take! Once we are in the water we good to go!

week one reflections

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Before jumping into blogging about our first week here in St. Croix,  I spent time re-reading my posts from when we first moved to VT.  It was really awesome to read them again and rememberđź’• A week goes fast - the hours can tick off slowly but here we are, a week into our move!  Trudy joined us this past Thursday after a drive to Miami, a cargo flight to Puerto Rico, a layover and then a short flight to St. Croix. She seems no worst for the wear and is adjusting as well as could be expected! It will take her a bit to adjust to the heat. Sunny, our cat, made the trip with Bill a month ago so she has had a head start.  This week we have made frequent trips to various grocery stores to see what is available and compare pricing, checked out a few beaches and restaurants and continued to adjust to the surroundings, driving on the left side and the heat and humidity .  It is certainly a test for me! Thank goodness for fans and breezes.  The power has go...