Alexis Nikole Nelson Instagram – As I sit in the airport, waiting on a rescheduled flight home so I can make the Great Lakes Forager’s Gathering, I’m going through all my silly lil photos and videos from my week in New England and I’m already missing the salt in the air. And missing having so many family members close! Growing up I spent part of my summers strolling through the Scrub Pines (oh god I hope my scrub pine mugolio hasn’t exploded in my checked bag overnight 😅), scampering between the oaks to grab new books at the town library, or running after deer through the Queen Anne’s Lace, or lying on the hammock under the big Catalpa Tree that I called “Popcorn Tree”. It’s extra magical to get the share the wonder of the Vineyard’s green spaces with my friends!! I found these Beach Peas after we hiked to a gorgeous beach that ended up being EMPTY!! An accidental “private” beach?? I’ve never been so lucky! And since Beach Peas are also found near the Great Lakes, this felt right to post while in a liminal space between ocean and midwest SORRY 4 RAMBLING 🤣 IM BIG TIRED