Vacation - Part 1

We left home about 6:45 a.m. yesterday (Friday, June 12) morning to head out for a 4 day mini vacation in Lexington, VA. Stopped for breakfast at Cracker Barrel in Chambersburg - Elvin does love when he can have their catfish for breakfast. Since we knew we couldn't check in to our B&B until at least 3 p.m. and the day was at least partly sunny, we decided to drive part of the Skyline Drive.

The scenery was beautiful. It was clear enough to have good views although there have been times we have been on the Drive that we have been able to see much further. As we were waiting our turn to pay to get on the Drive, Elvin glanced in his rear view mirror and saw a bear. As we drove along the drive we saw a total of three bear, ten deer, a grouse, and a turkey. We also saw a blacksnake in the middle of the road - Elvin wasn't sure if it was dead or alive, but there was a car right behind us, so we couldn't stop to take a picture.

We got off the Skyline at Route 33 (about two thirds of the way south) and headed back over to Route 81. Just as we got to Route 81 near Harrisonburg we had torrential downpours. It rained so hard we could barely see to drive. I must say my hubby is a fantastic driver in adverse circumstances and weather conditions. I probably would have pulled over and hoped it went away. Instead he chose to continue on carefully and we eventually drove out of the storm. We had rain off and on the rest of the way south to our Bed and Breakfast.

We arrived here around 6 p.m., checked in, and then went out to find some dinner. This place is gorgeous - not only did we enjoy the hot tub but the view from our room is fabulous. More later.