06.22.13: The Journey Begins – Chapel Hill, NC

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Tir na nOg Vardo (RV)

Saturday, 22 September 2013

~ Columbia, South Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina ~

The morning was frantic as Sir Thomas Leaf and Lady Etain hurriedly did final packing elements for the journey. Tir na nOg Vardo (RV) packed, house sorta cleaned, Isis Adventure Through Time II Vardo (van) packed, and Faerie Prince Cian ready to go. Breastfeeding and diapering pampered young Cian before the journey as the adventurers rolled out of Rosewood. Travelling north to North Carolina, the skies were bright and sunny. It was a slow caravan and journey along the path to visit Irish family. Tir na nOg I is slow rolling, getting up to a maximum of 50-60 mph. Pitstop at almost every rest area along the way for relief, diaper changing, breastfeeding, and stretching. A crazy journey lay before the delvers.

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The Tree Leaves’ Oracle merchandise rack in the kids bunk


Every nook and crannie Sir Thomas Leaf made use of in the vardo to stash Tree Leaves’ Oracle merchandise and sundries. (For some layout, view the photos below in the “more” section.) Young faerie prince Cian bundled in his car seat enjoying the chirping sounds of Tinker bell overhead, the crumply sounds of his rabbit’s ears, and his dad’s music selections along the way. The trio had their first meal on the journey … masala burgers and sweet potato pancakes. Travels went well as the adventurers made it north. Finally by early evening they pulled into Chapel Hill where they were greeted by Lady Etain’s cousins and kids. A meal of fish and chips awaited their palates. Catching up and socializing was the course of the evening as well as wifi internet updates and photo uploads for Sir Leaf. The two sets of parents once kids were asleep settled in for a night cap of watching “Identity Thief”.


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