We are FINALLY at our motel, Sea Foam Motel, and ready for some sleep. We left yesterday (Sunday) at 6 p.m. instead of waking up super early Monday and wasting almost all the day driving. We basically drove through the night - just two 45 minute stops for power naps, and twice to get gas. NOT BAD, right? It really wasn't, it was just a really long night. We drove through Pennsylvania through rain storms and dreadful fog (we were only on the road because we were hugging the white line on the road and going 20 miles an hour, so we were ready to stop/slow down as needed). And then we got in to Maryland. The goal was to drive through D.C., see the White House, etc. but we didn't realize that they closed (and heavily guarded) the entrances after a certain time. Which was fine, we still drove by a bunch of governmental buildings, Watergate, memorials and statues, and the Pentagon, which was pretty cool. Nothing really entertaining happened in Virginia, except for driving through a tunnel near Norfolk. By the time we hit North Carolina, the sun was just starting to come up and we saw a beautiful sunrise. But boy, were we out of it. Forgetting that many people are on island time, we headed over to the Aquarium and had a blast. Came to the motel, checked in, and successfully took a nap. Went grocery shopping (YAY! They upgraded us for free to a room with a kitchen with all the supplies: pots, pans, silverware, dish set, etc.) Can we just take a moment and see how amazing our view is????
We are SO close to the ocean. I get to sit here next to the sliding door and write this blog post and listen to an ocean that is just over the dune. I suppose I haven't really explored/expected any thing else other than the hotels like Litchfield Beach, Sands, etc. that had the long wooden boardwalk to the beach. There's a gazebo to walk through with benches in them, but you are on the beach, not walking down a catwalk. We stuck our feet in the water --- BRRRRR!!!!! Hopefully when we get down to South Carolina and under the Cape the water will be slightly warmer to actually enjoy putting our feet in. There were a few brave souls in wet suits who spent HOURS in the water surfing. Good for them, I'm sure I would be out there as well if I owned a wetsuit. Maybe some day.
Before I share our YouTube video on our Day 1 (and a half if you count last night?), I'll post a few pictures that aren't on the video that I really like.
The two turtles above are one of MANY the aquarium takes in for rehabilitation, and it is open for the public to see, explore (behind a barrier), and ask questions. Would LOVE to do that as a volunteer.
Shawn pondering the size of him vs. the many animals out there in the wild! It was such a great day. We cooked dinner, dabbled with editing our video, and are winding down for bed, even though it's not even 9:15 😂😂 More to come tomorrow, because IT'S SHAWN'S 28TH BIRTHDAY!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Enjoy, let us know what you think/like/would like to see, etc.! Good Night!
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