Cape Karen
This has been the hottest summer in four decades here - we're now on our 50th day of +90º temperatures in the Great Smoggy Mountains. It was 104º yesterday, west of us in Memphis, TN. I'm forgetting what it feels like to even go outdoors. When I've had to go out, it's been like stepping into a stifling, hot sauna. Thank goodness for central air, and for air conditioned cars and shops!
Where the heat has kept me from venturing outdoors, my indoor activities have continued. I've now painted just about every surface I can put a paint brush to. The house might be sparkling with newness and orderliness, but I'm getting really claustrophobic; and I'm tired. Yep. It's time for me to take another drive east.
Hopefully in just a few weeks I'll be saddling-up for another 2-day ride to Cape Cod. I'll take the beautiful, scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, go through upper New York State, and then travel down into New England. I'll drive for about eight hours, stop overnight in Connecticut, and then go through Rhode Island and down to the Cape.
Reunions with my friends of the heart, refreshing ocean breezes, chilly star-filled nights, fresh local seafood... walking down memory lane; all my blessings to count... and something to look forward to... yay!!