We stretched out mom’s birthday – cake 3 nights, presents from me on Friday, present from Larbs at breakfast this morning! A spa gift card!
It’s a bit dreary here, so it makes going home a little less painful.
Breakfast buffet
I had the usual for breakfast – this time an Oikos I bought at the grocery store on our way down plus berries and granola.
And coffee. Love coffee when it’s already made for me!
Ferry departs in an hour – just enough time for a quick harbor walk before we go. Then 6.5 hours in a car!
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Birthdays are more fun when you make them last! I am a big believer in Birthday weeks! Ha!
I am always so thankful when Mother Nature throws us a bone at the end of a vacation and the weather is less than pleasant. Especially when it’s a beach trip; I almost never want to leave!
wow I didn’t know Bald Head was such a long drive for you. Safe travels and enjoy your final walk on the island!
Do you take car breaks or just drive straight through?
My last day in Co Springs was cloudy, windy and chilly. Made it sliiiiiightly less hard to leave. Still hard
Travel safe! Personally, I love long car rides.
Birthday celebrations should always last more than one day! Have a safe trip home!
mmmm breakfast buffet, looks yummy!!!! Enjoy the walk and safe drive home!
Have a wonderful trip home!
I love long car journeys, especially when I’m armed with snacks, good music and good company!
Although I never want dreary weather on vacation, I agree that it makes leaving a little less painful when the weather’s not great on your last day. It’s the worst when the sun is shining and beautiful and you have to leave! Have a safe trip back.
Mmmm now I’m craving a delicious breakfast buffet
What a wonderful way to end the weekend. Your mom must feel so blessed to be able to have such a wonderful birthday with her family. I talk to my mom 20x a day, but even though we only live 20 minutes apart, because of our schedules, visiting is not often enough.
Have a safe trip home.
I love it when coffee is already made for me too. It’s such a simple thing but it makes me sooooo happy!
I love it when you’ve had great weather for a whole trip and then the day you leave it gets all cloudy – such good luck!
Don’t miss the ferry! I’ve done that from BHI..whoops
Safe travels home and hope the 6.5 hours goes fast and smoothly!
Kath, where did you guys stay in Bald Head? We live in Wilmington and have thought about going there for just an overnight trip. Any recommendations?
We stay at the Marsh Harbor Inn, where my dad has a time share. But it’s a really nice, romantic B&B that you can rent by the night. It’s more pricey in the summer, but in the off season it’s reasonable.
Glad you had a good trip and mini-vacay! Safe travels back home!
We had a 7.5 hour drive from our 6 day vacation…not as bad when you have snacks, packed lunches,stops for coffee and the tunes cranked! We also left in dismal weather…fog at the top of the mountain seemed to follow us home! lol Now I am up to my ears in laundry! Aagh!
Have a safe trip back home. You all are having so much fun.
I love spa gifts
They are so wonderful!
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I think it’s so funny how often the weather is so dreary on days we go home from vacation.. it’s like it’s meant to make it easier to leave!
Have a safe trip home, Kath!
Dreary, maybe, but still looks gorgeous! Sounds like a great time was had by all
What a gorgeous buffet + setup! Despite the clouds, it looks like a wonderful time