It’s October! Pumpkins and fall flowers are starting to appear on neighborhood porches. Leaves should begin to turn soon as the weather cools for more than a few days. Fall is my favorite time of year here in Coastal Virginia as we get warm days that we can enjoy the outdoors without heavy jackets, but the nights cool off to enjoy a backyard fire or an evening with the windows open.
It’s also my favorite season to travel overseas. Normally, the weather is more predictable than in the Spring and the value is extraordinary once the summer season winds down and the crowds disperse for the school year. Thank goodness for memories that pop up on social media that remind me that the World will reopen to US travelers at some point and when it does there will be much to explore.