Temporary Goodbyes

A few days ago I returned home from our last trip to South Carolina before departing to Riyadh in June (now mid July). The trip to Beaufort and Clemson was a success!

We were able to hang out with family...

                                    (Billy's mom and nephew)

                                           (Billy and his sister)

spend quality time with our close friends...

spend a couple days on the beach at our friends round house...

(St. Helena Island, SC)

and even make a pit stop at Billy's Alma mater Clemson University.

                                 (Tillman Hall at Clemson University)

As a special treat to ourselves we came home via the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trip took 2 days starting from Asheville, NC and ending in Roanoke, VA. We had planned to drive to mile post 0, but we realized that it would add an extra day to our trip which we didn't allot time for. At least we were able to drive 260 miles of the Parkway, and take in the extraordinary views as well as stop at the little towns along the way.

 (View of the Roanoke Valley)

(one of our favorite sleepy towns, Blowing Rock, NC)

I hope our friends and family will take the opportunity to visit us abroad within these 2 years. Thank you for your unconditional love and the imprint you leave in our lives.