Reunion (Ohio)

After the many sights, restaurants and general busy-ness of Chicago, it was time to slow things down and head southeast to my old stomping ground in Clermont County, Ohio.  The weather was cold and overcast which lent itself perfectly for hanging out with friends around the wood stove and eating and talking until 2:30 am.  As it turns out, 3 days of that sort of activity doesn't make for very interesting copy or photos.  We managed to get a few shots but they don't do justice to the warmth and joy we felt on this much-anticipated portion of our journey.

    After 17 years I was driving these roads again which I know don't look like much (it's the end of winter after all) but just seeing the road signs brought back such a rush of memories and emotions.  I couldn't wait to arrive and see friends I had not seen in nearly two decades.  A long stretch of time to be sure but they were still beloved to me.  

Bernard.

The Lung/Ionescu kids discuss economics and politics.                                                          

                               

                                          
                              Dinner at the Huebners (thanks for the hospitality Skip and Ruth)

Trying to catch up on 17 years is easier said than done.  Too bad Debbie left before we thought to do the group photo but I'm happy to say none of us has aged one bit.

Thank you Alma, Pete, Dakota and Anton, for your hospitality!  I wish there was more time and more photos of everyone we saw but sometimes you gotta just put the camera down and relish the moments with much loved friends.