I love your description of the changing soil, rock, and forest types as you traveled. Recognizing the landscapes and smells you imprinted on years ago is the visceral part of going home again. Whether you can do the Thomas Wolfe part of the move is a separate issue.

The utility cart was offloaded and moved out and stuff is on the work surface or bottom shelf of the potting bench, with some free space for working on the bench. Interesting that without the cart there the view from the kitchen is clear into the sunroom, making the whole area feel larger and more open.

Time to start pickled okra. I have the ingredients and may get five or six jars from what I have picked now. This is another small batch product, make it while the pods are their freshest.