My Vacation From Irma


As hurricane Irma was on her path to destroy Florida, I was on my way to Virginia. I debated staying home and waiting out the storm or leaving. Irma was so big and unpredictable there was really no safe place to escape in Florida or even Georgia.  After monitoring the news, I decided with friends Virginia would probably be a safe place from Irma. We got in the car and drove 15 hours from Fort Lauderdale to Hampton.
Hampton, VA.
I escaped from water to water. The same element that was possibly ravaging my home and surrounding areas was also peaceful and calm.


I visited Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA where I walked along the pier and learned some history about the first Africans in Virginia.









My stay in Virginia lasted two days and I was on the road again going back to Florida unsure of Irma’s damage to my home.
Before Irma

After Irma. The tree fell.


More trees down.



Luckily, only a few trees were uprooted. There was no flooding and I have power at home. I know I am blessed after watching Irma’s destruction in Florida and the Caribbean on the news. My area is currently under a boil water advisory and I’m not sure when I will be able to go back to work. My office is currently closed. School has been closed since September 7. Looking on the bright side, I am enjoying this vacation caused by Irma.

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