Travels of Nannie & Bubba: Family

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July 12-19, 2018 Newfound Lake, NH with family

One of the reasons we headed northeast this year was to spend a bit of time with my family; as it turned out, we visited with them during their annual two weeks at Newfound Lake, New Hampshire. What a beautiful lake! The water is crystal clear and pleasantly cool for swimming, and on hot days it's like heaven! It was delightful floating around on my inner tube, watching the kids jumping off the raft. The house they had rented was beautiful with a short downhill walk to the dock and the raft. Pure paradise! The best part was being with family. So much love and laughter. God is good.

Lovely stained glass in the great room.

Porch sitting - aaahhhhh......

Rob and his kids Kyle and Anna on the raft.

The three ladies floating around and keeping cool.

L-R: Kyle (in his towel tent), Kristen, Rob, Anna, and Anne.

My big brudder Rus and me, enjoying a bit of shade.

At the "foot of the lake" enjoying ice cream - yum!

Sunset at the foot of the lake. So beautiful.

Out and about in Plymouth where the two of us had lunch one day.

Wonderful old country store/cafe where we had apple cider donuts - yummmm!
Bristol, New Hampshire

Here is the famous Diane the Turtle, who turns 50 in December.
She lives with her "Dad" at the Twin Designs shop in Bristol.
Check the link here: https://twindesignsgiftshop.com/

Local attraction and swimming hole.

Amazing what water can do to something as hard as rock.

One night we all went to The Last Chair in Plymouth for pizza, and we
wondered about the name until we saw this on the wall.

Another tradition is dining out at Walter's Basin on Little Squam Lake in nearby Holderness, NH.

We ate well at Walter's Basin, and here we are.
L-R: Anne, Rus, Kristen, Kyle Anna, Rob, Bubba, and me.

Saying hello to the Basshole Bear at Walter's Basin.

It took some effort, but the four elders managed to have a picture taken.......
Bubba and I, and my brother Rus and Anne.

Asked my nephew Jon to take a picture of the four Elders, so he did this instead.

And here are the little ones, who are each so wonderful and beloved.
L-R: Kyle, Will, Anna, Lizzy.

Naples, Florida, Day 5, Friday 4/20, Botanical Gardens; family

Our morning's adventure was the Naples Botanical Gardens - and they had a special treat: DINOSAURS! Great big ones that moved and made noise, and even one that spit! Too bad it was just the two of us, I think the kids would have loved it. We visit botanical gardens everywhere we go, and this one was really spectacular. The numbers and varieties of bromeliads was incredible. There were so many amazing things to see, and we took a zillion pictures; it was hard to just pick a few. (too bad the videos we took of the dinos would not upload, bummer!)

After lunch we joined the family crew for a little beach time, but alas: the red tide was here and the high-water mark was littered with dead fish. Pee-you! Didn't stay very long! Everyone agreed it would be much nicer at the pool at the condo, so that's where we went. Swimming and snacking and generally enjoying life!

Supper was another adventure: Friday night in Naples, most nice restaurants are full, so we ended up a Party of Eight at the Wine Loft in the Mercato Plaza. Inside, upstairs on a balcony, sitting on sofas and easy chairs, and ordering appetizers and meals and desserts. What a good time!

Then it was late, and the kids had to get to bed, so it was back to the condo. Since the condo time is over tomorrow, the fridge had to be emptied of perishables (most of which came to our camper fridge, and thank you!). Birthdays for Anne and Bubba were very briefly celebrated, goodies handed out, and then it was goodbye. Such an excellent visit with my family, so much fun and love and laughter. Grateful for every precious minute.

Tomorrow begins the trek back home......

Baobab trree.

Bubba's salad came with an orchid blossom; and he ate it!
(he checked first, it was an edible blossom)

Bananas on the way.....

SO many orchids!

Ti plants.

The orchid garden was - just - WOW!

Brother Rus and his little grandgirl Lizzy.

Rus, Anne, Bubba, Lizzy, and Will, who couldn't hold still.....

Lizzy and Will - this is the "nice" picture...

At the Wine Loft: me with nephew Jon and Will and Lizzy.

The cars here are not what you normally see in the Walmart Parking Lot...
Lamborghini and Ferrari

Saying goodbye to sweet Lizzy.

Naples, Florida, Day 4, Thursday 4/19, mini golf, family

Today Grammy and Grampy had the grandkids while parents Jon and Lauren had a little personal mini-vacation. The adventure of the day turned out to be miniature golf, chosen by Will, the golfing fanatic. By the time we got out there, it was already getting mighty hot, and the sun was beating down. Didn't stop us from enjoying our golfing, though! Afterwards, they went back to the condo while Bubba and I stopped at Mel's Diner so he could get a chocolate malt. Then it was pool time at the condo, and hot dogs, and whew. We came on back to our trusty camper. They went out for ice cream. A very good time was had by all!