We disappeared somewhat spontaneously for a mountain weekend get away.
Unfortunately my ankle is still a bit gimpy, so hiking the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains was not in the cards for me. The fellas ventured off to find waterfalls and beautiful vistas while the little Miss and I cozied up with a good book in the national park lodge where we were staying.
Zach and I did some exploring closer to the lodge, short walks and romps in the leaf piles.
And just as the sun was setting on the last day, we spotted a friend.
Zach was so taken by every sight and sound and smell up there. It was all new to him. From flushing toilets (he is still amazed by that), to full length mirrors (another novelty), to bear tracks and rocky ledges. I loved seeing it all through his eyes and hearing his enthusiastic exclamations about everything.
There is nothing like a change in scenery to recharge the soul.
8 comments:
Looks like an exquisite retreat. Should have checked here before asking by e-mail. We'll need details; I'm itching for a visit to higher elevation.
It is always so neat to see a child's first reaction to a novel stimuli. We went to Gettysburg for the weekend and my daughter was astonished at so many of the sights. We went to a store in an old house and she thought we were moving there and so she had to tell me where everyone's rooms were.
Ooh! I love the "Where's Waldo" shot of Naia!
lol that zach goes to national parks to experience flush toilets.... makes me wonder what you have at your marina? no shore heads?
that last photo is MAGICAL. what a great tree! i thought at first that the tree was the "friend" but how cool that zach got to be up close with some wildlife. :)
What a magical little getaway! I'm so glad you all had a great time. :)
lol, we should arrange for a vacation swap! You could use my house with its flushing toilets and indoor laundry and I will sail on your boat ;-)
Looks like a perfect place for recharging. I miss the Shenandoah Valley...spent my college days there and can't wait to return with the kids sometime in the future. Thank you for these beautiful autumn pics, especially that stunning one of the deer.
sounds like a wonderful time! your little zach is so adorable, he looks like he's right out of a movie in the photo where he's facing the tree. hope your ankle heals quickly!
Post a Comment