Virginia

Looking back over my short six months in Virginia, it is crazy how much Williamsburg grew on me. My move to Williamsburg wasn't planned, a job opportunity arose and off I went. To be honest, I had never given Virginia much thought, terrible I know, but living there gave me such an appreciation for the state with (what I still think) is the worst state slogan. 

Having spent the summer in the mountains of Alaska, I wasn't sure how I would like the costal lowlands of eastern Virginia. After doing some exploring, I found a different kind of beauty of the costal estuary environments, a peaceful, wide open, wild, costal beauty, a beauty I loved just as much. 

York River State Park

York River State Park

York River State Park

York River State Park

First Landing State Park

Living in a place so steeped with history was also something new to me. I feel like Virginia was the birthplace of America, and everywhere you go there is a new/old piece of American history to (re)discover. 

Williamsburg

Williamsburg

Williamsburg

Williamsburg

 Jamestown

Richmond

I feel like a only just scratched the surface of all there is so see and do in Virginia. I honestly have no idea where life will take me, but definitely wouldn't mind ending up in Virginia again.

Queen City

Back in the Queen City for a couple of weeks before the summer of Alaskan adventures. 

Catching up with friends and family, taking some much needed down time, eating lots of good food and drinking lots of amazing coffee.

I'm going to Nashville for a quick trip this weekend, but right now I'm very much enjoying being in Charlotte.

Looking Forward...

...To these views again.

....16 Months Later

Oh my word! I'd almost forgotten about this little corner of the interweb!
Last I blogged I was going through 52 lists, living in Charlotte NC and trying to figure out what's what.
Currently, I obviously gave up on the 52 list (although I would like to finish them one day), I'm living in Williamsburg VA running a Bed and Breakfast, and still trying to figure things out.
I'm in the midst of transition again (story of my life), because in two weeks I'll be waving goodbye to VA and heading back to AK for another summer of lodge work.
This will be my third summer living the lodge life in AK, and I am in love with it. The beautiful wilderness, my lodge community, the naps I get to take everyday, I'm ready to go back.
While I'm getting ready to transition out of Williamsburg, I'm trying to enjoy the last few days here, I've only been here six months, but the more I'm here the more I grow to love it. It's going to be a sad goodbye. Although, I always think the sad goodbyes mean you have lived well wherever you are leaving.

The Palace Green at CW