Sunday, 20 July
Martin Shields Campground — NAS Corpus Christi, Texas
Temps: LO 80F (27C) / Hi 92F (33C) … Feels like 105F (41C)
Yes, we’re back. In fact, not only are we back in the US, but in the past four days, we flew from DC to Houston … got the Phaeton serviced while there … stayed two nights in the area so Mui could get his Costco fix … and drove 232 miles (371 km) to Corpus Christi today. We will be staying at the Shields Campground aboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi until renters vacate our Gulf Waters site at the end of the month.
That we had a terrific vacation goes without saying. Those of you who might have taken a peek at our Two to Travel blog already know how we spent the past month and a half. For the rest of you — a summary ... we visited family in Turkey; explored Helsinki, Finland; made a day trip to Tallinn, Estonia; and — drum roll, please — attained the North Pole aboard a Russian nuclear icebreaker!
As you can imagine, we’re exhausted — pleasantly so. But before the R&R begins — and I get back to blogging — there are chores that require our attention. And so, we begin to ‘live life’ again ;-)
Cooool. A Russian nuclear icebreaker? How'd you manage that?
ReplyDeleteThe ship takes a break from commercial operations for a month or two during summer to carry passengers. Details after I process photos and get some blog posts written ;-)
DeleteWelcome back! Have never stayed at the Air Station, will be interested to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!! Hope your weather is conducive to all you want to accomplish. Looking forward to how you feel about Shields. It was fine for us for just a few days last winter, but summer might be a bit different. For some reason I didn't know the icebreaker was nuclear. too cool! Can't wait for the blog stories.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's about time! Can't wait to read of your adventure! Welcome home!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back guys! I thought you were gone for good.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you again. You two are like the energizer bunnies. That was some trip. I need to get over there and 'read all about it'! You do find the most amazing things. A Russian nuclear sub. My how things have changed in 45 years.
ReplyDeletenot a sub ... but an icebreaker; we were on top, not below the surface ;-)))
DeleteA Russian nuclear icebreaker???? Wow. I guess I need to go back and read about that! Sounds interesting. Welcome back. I'll bet the heat is killing you.
ReplyDeleteThe heat hasn't been as bad as we thought it was going to be ... the big saver around here is the breeze.
DeleteWelcome Back! Been following along, the North Pole looked a little chilly! Time to settle in and enjoy the RV lifestyle!
ReplyDeleteNot as cold as we thought it would be ... I'll have to look back at my notes, but I think it was just about 32F at the Pole.
DeleteI'm interested in your Helsinki adventure. I've been there, too, but in the dead of winter. I wonder what it looks like in the summer.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely in the summer ... and the temps are spring-like ... oh so nice ;-)
DeleteWelcome back Erin! Cant wait to see more details of your great adventure or maybe I should check out your other blog. Wow at the North Pole aboard a Russian nuclear icebreaker!
ReplyDeleteI'll be writing the posts for the other blog soon.
DeleteThat was one heck of a trip that you took and looking forward to reading more about it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back! We're in the same process trying to get caught up on things and falling back into some kind of routine at the same time.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Wow.... you've been on quite the adventure. Welcome back. Perhaps we'll run into you this winter if you'll be in Port A. We have plans to return and I can't wait to see all the birds again :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the States. You're going to need some R&R.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. Yes, you have had quite a trip from looking at your teasers. I guess I find it all very overwhelming because we were still reading about the long three month trip when you starting teasing about this trip. It seems like enough to make one stay put for a very long time. But in reality you did have time in between. But I must say, you two do love to travel:) It must feel so good to be home. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAt least the Turkey portion of this trip is all blogged and done ... the rest should follow soon ;-)
DeleteGlad you are back...(missed my travel moments). I have found your travels this year so enjoyable, falling in love with ice bergs, being surprised at the beauty of Turkey, putting Iceland on my bucket list, and so much more. Took delivery of my first RV a week ago and begin the planning process to hit the road.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, glad you had a great trip sounds like some interesting times. We'll be interested to see how life in the summer is at GW,
ReplyDeleteYou seem tohave been around quite a bit - as usual. Nice to be home, though :-)
ReplyDeleteFor some reson, I never got this post notice. Anyway, a big welcome home. What an adventure you two had. How in the heck did you get on an nuclear icebreaker? That is amazing.
ReplyDeleteOnce you rest up, I hope you post some photos of your travels.
For a month or two each year, this Russian icebreaker takes a "break" from commercial ops for expedition voyages to the NP ... it was the most amazing experience. 2015 is the last year they will be doing this, so we feel very fortunate to have gone this year.
DeleteHave thoroughly enjoyed your recent travels and beautiful photography. Welcome back to the joys of this RVing lifestyle!
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