Didn’t sleep very well in our vacation home. Don’t know why as the bed was so big, clean, and comfortable. Probably just excited to be back at our favorite place. Hated to leave it. Got all our laundry done, had our date watching “Downton Abbey,” and just had some great alone time with Michael. But as in all good things, it had to come to an end, and it did around 10:30 AM when we left.
Our original plan was to go to Publix and then go back to our old “home.” We decided, last minute, to go out to breakfast first. We ended up at the local Denny’s. It was a good choice. Michael had a veggie omelet and I had an egg, a turkey bacon, fruit and a muffin. All very good.
After that it was to the Publix to get a few things. Lexi had texted in what she needed/wanted, so we got that too.
We got home, unloaded the car, and just relaxed for a little bit. Around 2:15 PM, we decided to go to The Casements. The Casements is the old home of John D. Rockefeller. It is now owned by the city of Ormond Beach, but it was his home for the last 20+ years of his life. Ormond Beach is only a few miles away from our “home.”
The Casements was very interesting in that it isn’t a mansion. It’s a very nice home in a beautiful area with a stunning view. It’s nothing like the Biltmore or Hearst Castle. We had a nice tour guide named Tina. She pointed out the pictures, took us to the different rooms they could show off, and told little stories. She said The Casements is now used for cooking classes, yoga, and dance, along with other things. She told how John D. Rockefeller used to live across the street in a hotel and got mad at the hotel when he found out he was being charged double. He bought the place across the street and built his home. He sounded like a very down to earth man. After the tour (they only request a donation), we walked around the lovely grounds. Very nice. We got to talking to a nice couple from Atlanta, Charles and Glenda. Glenda said she actually went to Spelman college that John D. Rockefeller’s wife started in Atlanta.
After The Casements, we drove down Riverside Drive. It’s a one lane road down the most beautiful homes along the Indian River. Spectacular. Could see why John D. Rockefeller would want to live in this area. Heck, I want to live in this area. Anyway, thank you Miss Marty for another great gem. Appreciate all your recommendations. You are hired as our tour adviser, it is an honorary position (no pay).
We are now home. Michael is making BLT (low calorie version). Life is good, even if we’re not at our vacation home. That was our day. Hope yours was good.