I had fully intended on writing our final blog post yesterday during our layover in Baltimore, since by then our adventures would presumably be over. Read on to find out why that didn't happen...
But first- lighthouses! On Friday, we drove to Portland, Maine, where we got to see a lighthouse and adjoining museum. This lighthouse is the oldest in Maine!
We walked along a trail that brought us around to a beautiful view of the lighthouse, and a great spot for the kids to run around. Yes, the youngest "kid" is 18 and this is still necessary. (Or as Dad would say, "nessa". Don't ask.)
We asked Mom if we could save trauma by letting this be the 2015 Christmas picture. She said we weren't getting off that easy.
Nathan trying to "Simba" Caitlin. It does kinda look like Pride Rock...
Isn't she cute :)
Aren't they cute :)
Aren't we cute :)
Ok, I promise I'm done with the cute.
From the recommendation of the lady working at the lighthouse museum, we went to eat at the Lobster Shack. The food was great, but the view was even better! A theme on this trip has been getting blueberry pie wherever we could, so we couldn't pass it up here. Sorry Lobster Shack, your pie was good, but that one truck stop in Bangors, Maine was the winner. :)
Nathan seemed to have enjoyed the blueberry pie
After lunch, we went to the Minute Man Historical Park (our GPS kept pronouncing it "mine-oot" man, which kept us giggling). They had a pretty cool multi-media presentation on some battles, and there was a nice trail to walk around.
Saturday = airport time! THIS was supposed to be the part where I started drafting the post. However... upon arrival at Baltimore, there was bad weather so we had to turn around and head to Richmond, VA to refuel before going back and landing. The turbulence was BAD- I managed to make it through without throwing up, but Ellen joined the Erin club (people who have barfed on planes. It's pretty prestigious). When the turbulence was particularly bumpy, Nathan turned to Mom and apologized for all his wrongdoings and told her how much he really loved museums... I think he took it all back when we landed. :)
On a better note- James found pretzels in his seat pocket! Best day ever!
Better weather- we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow from our window! What a stunning display of God's promise to man. :)
Against all odds, the Perkins family made it to the Austin airport around 10:30 and were snug in bed just after midnight. I don't think any of us stirred all night long! We laugh when outsiders refer to our adventures as "vacations"- ask newcomers Lindsay and Caitlin if they will ever make that mistake again. :)
Thanks to all who have been following our adventures for the past 11 days. Until next time! May the Lord bless you and keep you.
-Erin