A Fun Overnight Trip, Part 2

Last week, on 5/28/16, I wrote a blog post entitled, "A Fun Overnight Trip." This week, in Part 2, I'd like to tell you about the rest of the trip.

The next morning, after our delicious, filling breakfast, we ventured out to a place neither Greg nor I had ever visited-

Rock City is located in beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

Folks driving the highways that lead to Chattanooga are already familiar with the many signs painted on barn roofs that advertise Rock City-

When you first arrive at Rock City, you see several gift shops, etc. to explore, like-

In one of the shops, I bought a Rock City magnet to help commemorate our visit.

Next, we entered "Rock City Gardens" which was first opened to the public in 1932.

It was all so breath-takingly beautiful!

Along the way, a nice couple took our picture-

Lover's Leap was a sight to behold!

From this vantage point, you can view seven states-

We decided we might as well have lunch at Cafe 7 while we were enjoying the view-

Greg cleaned his hands with lemon juice right before we had our tasty meal. Flags from all seven states that I mentioned above are flying behind Greg.

As we were leaving, we noticed this clever sign which is a variation of the sign you usually see along the highways in the area-

F.Y.I.

www.seerockcity.com

We decided that our Lookout Mountain/Rock City trip was one of the best that we'd ever had, and it wasn't even that far away. You really don't have to go that far to take advantage of the wonderful attractions right in your own back yard!

Positive thought: "We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun!"-Randy Pausch

Thanks for visiting! Until next weekend, Becky

A Fun Overnight Trip

Last week, Greg and I had an enjoyable, fun, overnight trip to a place that's only a few hours from where we live, a place that neither of us had ever before visited, Lookout Mountain. On this trip, we got to visit not only another part of Tennessee, but Georgia, as well, since Lookout Mountain is located in both Tennessee and Georgia.

When we first arrived, late in the day, we briefly visited Point Park in Tennessee which was a battlefield during the Civil War. The park is dedicated to the soldiers of both the North and the South.

It's a beautiful, picturesque park.

It has a great view of Chattanooga.

It's a nice place to walk while enjoying the view.

After we toured the park, we went to the nearby Cafe on the Corner, also in Tennessee, for our supper.

The food was wonderful! It's Southern cooking "with a little flair."

 Pictured above, "Fried Green Tomato BLT'

F.Y.I.
www.cafeonthecornerlookoutmountain.com

Finally, we got to our wonderful B&B, which was also nearby, in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

It was charming and romantic...

The Garden Walk Bed and Breakfast Inn 

It had a beautiful garden, flowers everywhere.

We loved our pretty little bungalow, "Lavender and Lace." 

It was charmingly decorated.

After a peaceful night's sleep, we went to breakfast... 

in the dining room.

The food was superb!

F.Y.I.
www.gardenwalkinn.com

Important Note: This is only part of where we went and what we did. Please come back next weekend for part two of our fun overnight trip!

(To be continued!)

Have a great (and fun!) rest of the Memorial Day weekend!

Positive thought: "Fun is good."-Dr. Seuss
Thanks for visiting! Until next weekend, Becky

A Trip to Fabulous Savannah

The past couple of days, Greg and I went on a trip down South, to fabulous Savannah, Georgia to attend the wedding a family member.  It had been a while since we had been to Savannah, and we had a wonderful time.

We spent the night in a charming historic Victorian inn, Collat House on Forsyth Park which is known for its antiques and decor.

A Resident Cat

The Room Where We Had a Restful Night's Sleep

A Continental Breakfast in Our Room

Nice View from Our Balcony

F.Y.I.
Collat House on Forsyth Park
703 Whitaker Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Christie Register
(912) 657-2564
www.forsythparkhouse.com

After breakfast, we went across the street to visit picturesque Forsyth Park.

A little later, Greg and I joined relatives for a tasty Southern meal around noon in downtown Savannah.

Afterwards, we had time to walk around and further explore this wonderful city.

By then, it was time for the beautiful outdoor wedding which took place on one of the several squares in Savannah.

After the wedding, the lucky couple left for a honeymoon in Greece.

An elegant reception in an old house followed, a few blocks from where the wedding was held.

Greg and Me, Right Before We Went into the Reception 

This fantastic trip to Savannah was one that Greg and I will never forget.  It reminds us to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves to us and to keep our loved ones dear.

Positive thought: I hope all mothers everywhere had a blessed Mother's Day, and I'd like to wish my own mother a very special happy Mother's Day.
Thanks for visiting!  Until next Sunday, Becky