We joked that one word best described this trip: Full. Between zipping, horseback riding (plodding), eating, dinner shows, magic shows, planning, more eating, outlet mall shopping, there was a hiatus. Encouraged by Vanessa and Matt, Jessica led a group of us into the Smokies one night to see the synchronous fireflies. It felt like a dream: You're in some pitch black void for seven seconds, but then the ground and woods light up in slowly drifting dots, then pitch black again. They call you silently to follow, a dream or a scene from a Miyazaki's film.
There was another hiatus: Our coworkers hanging out in our room, showing off some skanking as Matt played ska music from his laptop. I have a video somewhere....
We arrived home with just enough time for me to pack and run errands around town before Brandon showed up. I'd pieced together a little trip which will leave Matt our car:
Thurs May 24: catch ride with Brandon to Maiden
Fri May 25: catch ride with Brandon to Greensboro where Mommy picks me up
May 25 - 29: hang out in Cary, help Mommy around house, maybe meet up with Caity
May 30: take train from Cary to DC, rally to save Nick's Organic Farm, stay with Liz
May 31: take evening commuter rail to Martinsburg, WV where Jess picks me up
Jun 1 - 3: hang out with Jess
Jun 4: take morning commuter rail back to DC, take train home, Matt arrives in Cary
Jun 5: leave for Outer Banks
Jun 5 - 9: enjoy beach time
Jun 9: drive west to High Point
Jun 10: drive home to Marion
A little change of plans: Brandon took me down to Davidson to stay with Hannah, since there'd be more to do. Before I knew it, I was on a boat zipping across Lake Norman. It was Hannah's brother, Tom, and roommate, Justin who were hosting us. I love little adventures, seeing where the day takes me -- a luxury I don't have during the more rigid school year. But summer!
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