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Road Trip

My guy, our nephew and I went on a day trip to Cocoa Village, where I played tour guide and took them on the walking tour of the historic buildings in town. This time we were able to check out the Porcher House along the way, which is a gorgeous nineteenth century mansion.

I stopped in at Hello Again Books, of course, and brought home a pile. If I lived any closer I'd be in trouble.

On the way home we stopped by the Valiant Air Command Warbirds Museum in Titusville to hang out with some of my old friends, too. :) If you'd like to see pics of all the amazing aircraft this organization is restoring and preserving for future generations, check out my album here.

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