As I mentioned, before jetting off to Europe I’m spending a few days with my parents in Jacksonville. It makes geographical sense anyway because I’m headed east towards the Atlantic. Stopping in here always feels restful, which is a nice break before the chaos. We ate lunch at Seafood Kitchen, I swam in the pool and the hot tub, and my Dad and I watched The Hunt For Red October (RIP Sean). Things are starting to feel Christmas-y; we watched the Army-Navy game over at the bar because the facility my parents are in caters to ex-Navy, so it was a big deal. It also is helping me get used to the time change; I can deal with the first 3 hours of it here, like a mountain climber pausing at base camp.
We also went and got a Christmas tree; tomorrow we’ll decorate!
