Friday was my birthday. And, lucky me, I just so happened to have the day off from work. Well Thursday after work my lovely wife informed me that she had plan a surprise weekend get away for us and our daughter to celebrate my birthday. But she wouldn't tell me where we going. This type of surprise was a first for me and could barely sleep Thursday night.
Friday we loaded up the car and started driving. I grabbed these for the road.
We headed west and the scenery eventually started to change as we got into the Blue Ridge.
After a couple hours and some nerve wracking mountain roads we ended up here.
A beautiful little mountain cabin.
With some stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley.
Had a nice dinner and enjoyed some birthday apple pie (my favorite)
The next morning I was the first one up and enjoyed one the most peaceful cups of coffee I've had in a long time.
Then cooked up a nice breakfast for us.
My daughter and I grabbed our carries for a short hike a little ways up the mountain road.
It rained the rest of the day but we laid low and enjoyed the chance to decompress.
Oh and here's a gratuitous pack pic. This is the first time really using this. Didn't hike with it yet but seems like it would do ok. Plenty of room, especially with bread bag attached, and pretty comfy too.
Anyway thanks for reading. I had such a wonderful time I just wanted to share with you fine folks.