The healing journey of a widowed, unschooling badass in Delaware.
Considering the wind, rain, and nearly-freezing temperatures, I was energized and refreshed by how many families joined us today. We even had first-time visitors!
These folks warm my heart and soul. The world would be colder without them.
I didn’t take many pictures today as we woke in our tent to rain and waited out the storms before heading out on the water at Lums Pond State Park.
The water was cold and the wind was warm. We saw herons, gulls, ducks, cardinals, and an eagle and the boys played on a little beach like it was June.
We joined homeschooling friends back at our camp for burgers and brussel sprouts on the fire.
After an exhausting day I love lying in my tent and listening to the sounds of the night.
I wandered from our group today and witnessed why I like this time of year so much.
Crocus and snowdrop blooms start to color the forest floor.
Snowfall good enough for sledding is still a possibility.
Indoor soccer playoffs happen as spring leagues open.
Evenings increasingly brighten as we gather around fires into the night.
Easter approaches, reminding us of Jesus’s sacrifice and His remarkable return to life as the world comes alive around us.
We went into the woods looking for kindling and litter. We found much more.
Mission accomplished.
These boogers got to sleep while I jump started the RV and drove more than two hours before my first cup of coffee.
A quick post tonight as I drove farther than I planned and have to recalculate our evenings accomodations.
The good news is that our need to pause coincided with a famous I-95 landmark, Pedro’s South of the Border. I’m glad the boys got to see all the lights at night and have photo-op fun.
We visited 302 Aquaponics in Dover today and enjoyed learning about how tilapia and leafy greens can develop a symbiotic relationship.
A 22-mile round trip cycle journey cracked a new record for the Zerbey Three. Add in that we achieved this goal with my girlfriend and her wonderful daughter and you get an amazing day.
We overcame plenty of early obstacles and a later-than-expected start to lunch, adventure, and ice cream in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania.
The trail was mostly flat and offered some of our favorite views, including chipmunks, deer, changing leaves, colorful fungi, and lots of beautiful sky looks.
It was warm enough in Ohiopyle to dip our feet in the Youghiogheny River.
Near the end of our trek, the sun set and we got to see paper lanterns fly into the sky. In the picture they are above and to the right of the building in the center.
We set out on an adventure weekend today.
After nearly five hours of driving, our temporary digs in Confluence, Pennsylvania, welcomed us with a magnificent meadow of wildflowers.
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Once settled, we biked to a local cafe on the river and closed the night with a couple of hilarious card games.
We met new friends today and the kids unleashed their creativity at Winterthur.
They dug into the ponds for algae and the bushes for berries. It all seemed like an excuse to get dirty, but the “plates” they produced were truly inspired.
