Well y'all (ha ha not yet), here we are in Richmond, Virginia. We are really enjoying it so far and are starting our pre-service training on the 21st of Aug, and the kids come back to school on Sept 5th. Here are a couple of pictures- our backyard, front porch, and a spot in Shenandoah National Park, which we hiked around in yesterday. I'll post some of the interior of our apt as soon as we finish hanging up our art. We moved in during that incredible heat wave. Dante surely would have designated the inside of our Penske truck a whole new level in Inferno, wherein those who collected too much stuff during their lifetimes would be tortured accordingly.
Fortunately, my parents drove all the way down here to help us get settled and it was a wonderful time. Happy Birthday To You Mom! Today's her day. Anyhow, we started exploring the city with them and were sad to see them go. Richmond is full of pleasant surprises, and our neighborhood is really historical and hip, boasting lots of cool restaurants, cafes, old churches, an Edgar Allen Poe Museum, cobblestone streets, and even a quirky farmer's market that looks like a flea market on Saturdays. We live atop the steepest hill and riding our bikes up it in the heat has been something to celebrate every time. The James River is right here, flowing east through the city and there are many rocks to sunbathe and play on, and lots of swimmers, kayakers, and rafters are seen floating around in the mid-day humidity. The water is so warm it's borderline refreshing. We've been out kayaking once and saw a lot of bird and animal life. The southern lifestyle has been easy to fall into; everyone is pretty laid back and very friendly. It is a southern rule to leave your porch light on all night, and the meat department at the grocery store reminds me more of Asia than anything: chicken necks and feet, pig hooves, gizzards and various glands. And no Frank's Red Hot, but many other spicy concoctions are to be had for sure. Damien bought a car- a 2003 black Ford Focus Hatchback that gets 37 miles to the gallon! That really beats my trusty purple robot. We hope for some more visitors soon! Ahem... I think we're heading out to the beach tomorrow (this piece of info is meant for enticing). I'll keep this blog updated. We miss you!
7 comments:
Hi, Erica this is Toyalla from Methods and Eng692. You and Damien look like your doing well. Your apt looks lovely. The school system in Buffalo has lost two wonderful teachers and we miss seeing you guys around Buff State. I start in-service training on Aug 28th and the children return to school Sept 5th. I landed a job in a private school in Getzville. Hopefully, next year I will land something in the public school system. Keep the blogs coming.
Hi Toyalla! So great to hear from you. I often think of you and wish we could have had more time to hang out w/ you! Hope your children are great. Congrats on the new job- you will be phenomenal. Stay in touch, Damien and I would love to hear about your teaching experiences in Buffalo....we miss it & all the lovely people like you there!
We miss you too!!!
Your apartment look so lovely! How did you find such a awesome pad? I can't wait to see more pics of the inside.
Hi Patty! Miss you lots and lots and always thinking about you guys. MaryJo I love that picture of you and Harper that appears next to your name. Hope you & Josh & the babe are great!
Your new place looks adorable!
Wendi
hey there. we're trying to work out a time to come and visit you two. we miss you guys a bunch. ed&juliette
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