Field Trip!!

Yup...you heard right....we decided it was time for another field trip!   This time we thought we'd head down to Elizabeth City, NC and surprise some friends that were going to be set up at the Farmer's Market in downtown EC, and then make our way make up to Suffolk and check out Davis Lakes campground.


It was a gorgeous day for a drive....and so we drove through the lower part of Va. Beach and Chesapeake past fields and fields of corn, soybeans, and who-knows-what-else, along the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp.  It's hard to believe that Willie and I had both lived here for many years, and neither of us have ever been IN the GDS.  They have a few tours into the swamp but for some reason, we never "signed up".   Maybe we'll have to rectify that while we're here.

One thing I had forgotten about, but was quickly reminded of, was the intercoastal waterway, with its many crossings in southern Virginia.....and the resultant bridge liftings...

So we sat and waited as the bridge lifted, the boat passed through and the bridge lowered.....really not long at all....just long enough ot make us stop and take a few minutes to enjoy our surroundings.

It didn't take us long to find the Farmer's Market once we made it to the quaint downtown and wharf area of Elizabeth City.....I just love the individuality of old storefronts....

 ...and then to surprise our friends, Duane and Sherry, who have their own business, Bunch of Munchies,

specializing in dip, dessert, soup and other goody mixes.   It was sooooo neat to surprise them after so many years....tho' Willie didn't get to pull his harassment act since Sherry recognized him immediately!  We spent a couple of hours chatting and doing a little catching up....

and we even let Sherry sell a few things now and then......(gotta' keep her in business, ya' know)...

.....and oh, my.....what goodies she had for sale!  Have you ever heard of waffle iron brownies?  Well, she had 'em!  And generous lady that she is, she sent us home with several things to try, including the waffle iron brownies, Vidalia Onion cornbread, and Cheddar Bay Biscuits!

I can't wait to start trying them, but think I'll wait a week or so until we have the motorhome back and are settled back in.  (FYI - it is going in to the RV doctor on Monday for some much needed work, and we don't know how long it will have to stay.)  But be looking for the samples I'll share with you as I "whip up" each of the delectable treats....mmmmmm.....my mouth is watering now, and I bet yours will be, too!

And, of course, I had to make a stop at the flower and herb stand where I purchased a small pot of chives to add to my container herb garden.  Let's see....so far I have flat parsley, basil, dill and now chives.....luuuuuv those fresh herbs!

I could tell you about the remainder of our field trip, but I'll be honest.....the rest of it paled in comparison, and the campground was nothing exciting, but it was a GOOOOD day, and we really enjoyed our outing.

For those of you who have been praying for Jon, please continue to do so.  He is doing some better, and we are so grateful, but continue to pray that God will restore him to complete health.  (Test results should be back next week.)

Tomorrow is the Lord's Day.....remember to give Him praise and glory for WHO He is and for all that He has done!   Blessings......