Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Roseland, Day 1


We made it. 

We mostly drove the interstate until we got about forty miles from Roseland when we linked over to US Highway 1 which stretches down the east coast from Maine to Key West. The part we drove down today went from Cocoa Beach to the turnoff in Sebastian to Roseland, right after you cross the Sebastian River, the waterway you see in that picture. I took the picture from the Community dock which I realize now is farther down the street than I thought but it's still just a tiny walk. 

Glenn, our landlord friend was here to meet us and show us all around. The first thing he said when we got out of the car was, "What a beautiful dress!" 
Bless him. I love that man. 

This house is quite different than the cabana house where we've always stayed. It is extremely representative of funky old Roseland, built in the early forties. Of course Glenn's fixed it up beautifully but it retains the soul of itself. The most work that went in to it may be what he's done to the backyard which was a bare piece of sand and sandspurs when he bought it. Now it's a beautiful sheltered garden with tropical plants including papaya and palms, sea grapes and bougainvillea. 


It's a beautifully contained jungle of wildness. 

And of course, there's the tiny pool he built. 




It's like the baby sister of the lion pool! I said. "Yes!" he said. "It is!" 

We've been to Publix and bought just what we need for tonight and tomorrow morning. We've walked to the dock and watched the clouds and the water move so slowly, so gracefully. 



And everywhere I look in this house, I find beautiful things. 




And as with all found treasures, there is a story behind each one. 

The only problem I've had today is that I do not feel good. Something's going on, whether kidney stone or virus or, I have no idea. My life force, as it were, has faded somewhat and I ache in the all the places a body can ache. 
I'm not going to worry overmuch. I'm just going to try and enjoy and see how things unfold. 

Glenn left us cookies he baked, mangoes from one of his trees, and ginger watermelon rind pickles in the refrigerator that he made. And everywhere, gorgeous arrangements like this. 


That's what's happening on the Sebastian River in Roseland, Florida tonight. 


Love...Ms. Moon




13 comments:

  1. The house looks wonderful! I hope all your aching stops and you enjoy the stay.

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  2. Your vacation house looks splendid. The pool and garden are beautiful. I've driven over that bridge and the water views are wonderful. I hope you enjoy your time in Roseland. Ache be gone!

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  3. BE WELL! Your little birthday get away id fabulous. SO GOOD!!! I am buring a candle for your good health and drinking a G&T - cheers to you!

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  4. I hope you're feeling better by the time you read this. It always sucks when you feel sick and you're not home. The photos are lovely.

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  5. That house is sooooo tasteful and the garden - well what can I say. I do hope you feel better soon and can get to enjoy it to the fullest!

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  6. Wishing you good health and bliss and easy recuperation in paradise. SG just looked at some of your pictures and said that’s a face you immediately fall in love with.

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  7. Hope you are feeling better by now. That is a lovely home, especially that couch! My goodness. Enjoy, and if you feeling yourself getting worse, just pop into the local hospital you checked about before coming. Maybe they can give you something.

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  8. What a wonderful host. Clearly he appreciates his guests. I hope you'll feel better, not fun to be uneasy.

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  9. It looks wonderful! that man has the touch. and those enormous pink angel trumpets in the yard! I struggle to get mine to survive and bloom. hope you're feeling better.

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  10. Well, you are the perfect place to rest and relax! Hope you feel better and enjoy your getaway.

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  11. Beautiful! I love the funky old-Florida feel of the house and the furnishings. Here's hoping you feel better. :)

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  12. 37paddington: I hope a dip in that blue pool with pink plastic flamingo will stop the aching and that you can relax and enjoy being in that scared place. Holding you in my heart always.

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  13. I love the couch! I hope your energy picks up.

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