When Georgia gets too cold, what do you do? You leave to the Bahamas to enjoy 77F degree weather!

We found a last minute cruise deal and booked it late in November, packed, and drove 8 hours to Port Canaveral in early December. The plan was to have a day in Nassau and another day on the MSC’s Ocean Cay enjoying the warmer weather and taking a much-needed decompression between busy holiday weeks.

Last weekend, our family traveled from Atlanta, Georgia to Evansville, Indiana to attend the funeral of my grandfather, Richard Tenbarge. While it was a solemn occasion, the trip reminded us of the importance of family, connection, and cherishing every moment together.

Preparing for the Journey

Early on Tuesday morning, we loaded up the Travel Barge and said goodbye to Atlanta. The kids were quiet as we pulled onto the highway, as the journey progressed Alex and I tried to impart some understanding of death when either of them asked about Grandpa Richard. Sensing the seriousness of the trip, we made sure to bring along comfort items and snacks for the long drive.