It is Tuesday and time to write a 'Slice of Life."
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The FIRST real signs of spring were around Fayetteville, North Carolina, where we stopped for the night, to break up the long drive south. There were lots of flowering trees and bushes; here are a few photos to share the joy:
The FIRST flowering redbuds – my favorite spring flowering tree – were just south of Florence, SC. This means the redbud in my front yard in Maryland should not flower until I return from this trip – yay! I want to be home for this beautiful sight.
The FIRST time the four of us traveled together was last March. We had so much fun, we insisted on a reprise – here we are, my brother, sister-in-law, husband, and I, on vacation together in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
The FIRST celebration of the week is my brother’s birthday; later we’ll celebrate Tony’s & my anniversary – this is a joyful time for a getaway.
The FIRST blast of truly warm air was at the rest stop on I-95 near Ridgeland, SC. Until then, we’d had a cool rainy drive south. We spread our arms wide and spun around, rejoicing, in the parking lot – this feels like vacation!
The FIRST sighting of Spanish moss was on Carolina route 462 – this growth means Lowcountry to me. Spanish moss needs just the right mix of salty, marshy air, humidity, and heat, in order to grow and spread. It dances through trees in this part of the south, flowing from branches.
The FIRST slice from our vacation is this brief one. More to come!
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I lived for several years in South Carolina. Your photo of the Spanish Moss gave me such nostalgia! Enjoy your trip!
Thank you, Emily. I love Spanish moss.
Maureen,
This is a clever idea. The firsts make me long for a southern, eastern seaboard road trip. Love the photos. You do know your in the south when you see Spanish moss. We’re heading down the road next Saturday, and I’m thinking about all the firsts awaiting us. Looking forward to more about your trip.
It is hard to slice in the midst of unpacking and settling in; thus this list post. I look forward to hearing about your travels, Glenda!
Enjoy your vacation and the continuing signs of spring. Happy birthday to your brother and happy anniversary to you and your husband. Here, our pussy willow is in bloom. The crocuses are open and the daffodils are just about to pop.
Pussy willow in bloom – how wonderful! Thank you for commenting.
Maureen, I’m all eyes and ears and interested in what you are doing! I lived on Hilton Head for 27 years and still have many great friends there – – and a son and his family also in the Lowcountry. I’m with you in spirit, knowing that Spanish moss and the flowering azaleas all so well. Have a great time and safe travels.
Yes, we are in Hilton Head. I remember that you lived there. It is wonderful! Thanks, Kim!
Thanks for sharing those beautiful flowering trees. Wow. They are so beautiful. I like the FIRSTS of this post, Maureen. A clever and quick post to share some of the beauty of this trip’s beginnings. I’ll look forward to more! Enjoy.