Road Trip III

Today marks our second day on the road to Texas.
We have been planning this trip for months, and finally we are on the road.  Our first stop, Jeff and Tatyana's new home in Hartford, Connecticut!  They just moved in last month.

We arrived at around 6:45PM to see Jeff chatting with one of his new neighbors, Tom.  We had a great night of getting acquainted with their new house, which is a beautiful old English Tudor style home, and having great conversation.  Unfortunately, Tatyana is in her residency and was on the night shift while we were there, so we didn't get a chance to see her much.  She'll be a great doctor, and when she gets established, who knows?  Maybe she'll come volunteer with us in Africa!

Jeff gave us a walking tour of their new garden which he has been feverishly planting and preparing.  We ate some of the first fruits, which were three perfectly ripened strawberries from the patch he had planted recently.

It's amazing that even though the garden is very young, it is already producing fruit and flower.  I have a feeling the next time we come, there will be all sorts of fruits to enjoy.

Jeff has the uncanny ability to make people feel welcome.  We know he and his wife, Tatyana, and soon their new baby who is due in a few months, will certainly be a light in their community.  We are so glad to start our trip with them.

We'll be updating more as we go.  Please stay in touch!

Keep on Grillin' Jeff! We'll see you again real soon!