Sunday, April 9, 2017

WE PACKED OUR BAGS, LOADED UP THE CAR AND....

started a cross-country road trip this morning.  We have been sowing the seeds for a while, this trip being way down on the priority list, but today was the day.  The house is taken care of thanks to our son and daughter-in-law, and a very nice lady in the neighborhood.  We are on our way. 

For several miles we drove the Blue Ridge Parkway, and stopped for a few photos.



We probably didn't get the most perfect overlook shots and maybe if we had stayed on the parkway longer....

but we were happy with what we took.



We ended up at The Natural Bridge, and I will share photos from there in my next post.  It has been a long day and we are ready for sleep.  Until next time.....


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54 comments:

  1. RedApril 9, 2017 at 11:00 PM

    I love road trips. I'll be right there with you.

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  2. Elephant's ChildApril 9, 2017 at 11:53 PM

    Have a wonderful time. I am looking forward to travelling with you.

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  3. LindaApril 10, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    You have every reason to be happy with the photos that you took, Denise...they are lovely! Thank you so much for sharing your trip and views!

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  4. GosiaApril 10, 2017 at 12:37 AM

    Have a nice trip and take a lot of photos

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  5. KayApril 10, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    I just got back from a trip and getting back to normal. Now I can travel with you. You're going to have so much fun!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 10, 2017 at 1:15 AM

      Thank you Kay :) I shall also be looking forward to hearing about your trip.

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  6. Ginny HartzlerApril 10, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    A great adventure! We live so close to Natural Bridge, wish we could have met! This is a great picture of you both! The Blue ridge looks gorgeous. I know you will have so much fun and see all sorts of new things! You should make an album of your trip!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 10, 2017 at 1:17 AM

      Hi Ginny, and thank you. An album sounds like an excellent idea. I never realized you lived closer to the Natural Bridge. For some reason I thought you were more near Front Royal. Well we will have to meet up one of these days. I look forward to it.

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  7. Nancy ChanApril 10, 2017 at 4:04 AM

    Beautiful photos, Denise. Enjoy your trip and looking forward to more photos from your trip!

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  8. ValerieApril 10, 2017 at 4:06 AM

    I am soooo envious but wish you a happy journey.

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  9. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraApril 10, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    Bonitas paisagens de montanha.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  10. eileeninmdApril 10, 2017 at 5:44 AM

    Hello Denise, enjoy your trip! A cross country trip is something I have been wanting to do too. I will look forward to see many photos from along the way. Have a happy day and new week ahead!

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  11. RhodesiaApril 10, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    Looks like fun and some great views. Lovely shot of the two of you. Diane

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 10:26 PM

      Thank you Diane, we are having a wonderful time traveling.

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  12. MadSnapperApril 10, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    it has been about 50 plus years since I last saw the bridge and chimney rock, I loved it. so glad you are getting on with your planned trip. enjoy to the max

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 10:28 PM

      Hi Sandra and thank you we will. How very interesting that you visited all those years ago. We will be retracing some of our journey that we made 39 years ago.

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  13. AnonymousApril 10, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    I love your new haircut. You look so beautiful. Please include the name of the state you are visiting, not just the site.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 10:28 PM

      Glad you like it Gigi, and how very kind of you to say so. I will try and remember all the names as we go along.

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  14. William KendallApril 10, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    Enjoy the trip! Beautiful shots!

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  15. Beside a babbling brook...April 10, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Hooray for a holiday!

    And also hooray for the fact, that you have people, seeing to your home. I always dislike it, when people blog that they are going away. But don't mention anyone will be taking care of home. Good for you.

    Happy Spring,
    Luna Crone

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 10:30 PM

      Hooray indeed. It gives me such peace of mind to know that I don't have to worry when we are away. There will be someone looking out for it 24/7. Happy Spring to you also LC :)

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  16. PamApril 10, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    I have been to Chimney Rock....great, I hope you really enjoy your road trip. Take lots of pics.

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  17. AnonymousApril 10, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    What a great idea Denise! Hope you get to see beautiful landscapes, flowers and have a lovely time with your hubby enjoying this trip!! (and hope you show many photos:))

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 11:24 PM

      Thank you Jeannette, I promise I will be sharing lots of photos. Might be a bit slow coming though because when we get to the hotel at night after a day of traveling, and site-seeing, my thought processes are a little stunted :)

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  18. JacquelineApril 10, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    I am new to your blog. Looks like we have a lot in common. I look forward to your posts! Jackie

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 11:25 PM

      Hi Jacqueline, so nice to meet you and thank you for stopping by.

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  19. Marie April 10, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Denise. Your views have been so peaceful. I'm looking forward to this trip! Thanks for bringing us on your trip. :)
    hugs,
    Marie

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 11:25 PM

      Hi Marie and thank you. You are very welcome, hugs, Denise :)

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  20. Lowcarb team memberApril 10, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    Wonderful photo's.
    Have a truly wonderful trip.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 11:25 PM

      Thank you Jan and all the best to you too, Denise :)

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  21. PaulineApril 10, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    Oh, I do love a good road trip. I'll look forward to sharing yours as I don't have another planned until June.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 11:26 PM

      Thank you Pauline, I always love a good road trip too. More to follow :)

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  22. Yogi♪♪♪April 10, 2017 at 10:30 PM

    I love your trips. You are such a good chronicler of your travels. Looking forward to more!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 13, 2017 at 11:26 PM

      Hi Yogi, that is so kind of you to say so. As soon as I can put them together, there will be many posts :)

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  23. joanna ukApril 11, 2017 at 3:29 PM

    Hiya,

    I've lost track of the year and the date - bit of a health problem all of a sudden, and haven't been on line for ages, ut found you back again. Hope that trip went well all the way.

    floral-fun.blogspot
    Joanna

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 14, 2017 at 12:12 AM

      Hiya to you too Joanna, so glad to see you here again. I'll be keeping good thoughts for you. We are still traveling and there will be more posts on the way eventually :)

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  24. Beatrice P. BoydApril 12, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    Hi Denise, it sounds like you and Gregg are off for quite an adventure and I will admit to being envious. Seeing more of this country is something we also hope to do. Nice to have things taken care if at hime as well. Looking forward to reading all about your adventures.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 14, 2017 at 12:54 AM

      Hi Beatrice, we are having a whole lot of fun. I know you and Grenville will be doing this yourselves one day :)

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  25. DeniseinVAApril 14, 2017 at 12:11 AM

    Thank you Felicia :)

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  26. DeniseinVAApril 14, 2017 at 12:53 AM

    Me too Linda :)

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  27. Yogi♪♪♪April 14, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    Safe travels to you both.

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  28. cedarmerefarmApril 23, 2017 at 10:50 PM

    LUCKY!!! I am jealous. I am ready to travel with you. Have fun.

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