My in-laws treated the entire family to a brunch buffet spread at the Officer's Club in Fort Monroe yesterday. What a cool place. As a self-proclaimed, arm-chair archaeologist/history buff, this was an unexpected needle in my big blue.
After about 20 min. of security check points, the incredible view began to open up. From the general's estate, to the barracks, to the ever-eroding ruins with their mold-upon-rust exteriors; the shockingly short drive to the restaurant made for a visual appetizer. What added to the effect of it all were the sounds blowing in from the surf to our immediate right. Having an inlet beach fed from the Atlantic as our backdrop to everything was just down right overwhelming to a creative sap like me.
Once in the restaurant, our table hedged a parquet dance floor that wasn't just there for looks. It was never empty of moving couples. Ballroom moves dominated. Midi-heavy, latin grooves filled the air -- the sounds of which brought me back to an early '80's mall stroll past the organ stores. My resurrected reunion with Boss A. Nova, if you will.
Then, the food entered my mouth. Wow...
The sensory over-load was complete.
Hard to believe the rumblings of our government shutting that place down very soon. If those rumblings are accurate, I'm so glad I had a chance to soak it all up now.
Your way of describing things is amazing. Glad you are enjoying time w/ your in-laws.
Posted by: Jennifer Eckert | June 29, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Glad that you had a great time. :)
Posted by: Jenelle Clark | June 30, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Sounds like a blast. I absolutely love that lighthouse photo! Big big lighthouse nerd here.
Posted by: Kelli | July 03, 2009 at 03:09 AM