Rambling Friday: Getting Away

We didn't get to take our usual vacation at the beach this year. Hubby was too busy, and we had
(me: reluctantly) to agree that it just wasn't possible this year. For the first time in several years. 

But we did sneak in a short weekend away with some interesting and fun things to do. And we did decide to take a week off for a trip to one of our favorite places to visit: Tennessee. And our family with us made it just that much more enjoyable. 

Besides taking in some fun things to do, we love walking by the streams, driving slowly up the mountains to enjoy the scenery, and trying to catch sight of bears, deer and other various animals. We also have special stores that we enjoy visiting and occasionally buying an item for a gift or that just catches our eyes. 

One good thing about going to Tennessee is that it's not a bad drive. Plenty of places to stop, eat and even visit. We've gone to so many sites through the years that it's usually a re-visit for us. Still, after so long a time, it's nice to re-visit. 

Sometimes we stay in hotels, other times we rent a cabin. Either way has its advantage, depending on the length of stay, reason, and desire.  One great reason to choose a cabin is the freedom to eat there if you want. Another is: cabins, many times, have "built-in" activities to do. Especially as cabin rental businesses want YOUR business so anything they can do to attract you to rent from them is a plus. That means you have games and other entertaining things that keep children, teens, and adults alike busy if it's raining or you want to stay in an evening, etc. 

Whether far away or close by, I highly recommend taking a few days to relax and enjoy yourself. It's totally worth it.

Next, on the list of being with family and friends? Thanksgiving. We'll talk about that later...

Sunday Morning Sunshine: Fabulous Vacations!

Where's your favorite vacation spot?

The beach?  

Camping?

Finding Treasures, like feathers?

Boating?

Visit historical sites?

Stay home and do special fun things? Like: 

Helping with the farm animals? Picking berries? Painting the porch?

Wherever, have fun! 

Rambling Friday: Vacations Pictures

Two of my Favorite Things to Do 

are Traveling and Vacations

Here are a few that make us smile:

Reflections in the Water

He Thinks He's The Best!

Pink Beauty

He insisted on Another Shot!

Your Guess!

A Threatening Sky that Turned Sunny!

Miniature Baby Starfish

Early Sunrise

THIS is One of my HAPPY WEEKS!

Rambling Friday: When You're So Ready for a Vacation

 

 

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Ready for vacation?

 I am!

Well, from what we've been told, there are going to be some restrictions:

• the odious masks. No, I do not like wearing them. I can't breathe correctly, and I know my blood pressure raises while they're on. But I try to abide by the rules, as much as I can.

Anything else negative?

Not that I can think of. I'm looking forward to:

Sitting on the beach, walking on the beach, taking in the immense wonder of the rolling waves, interminable horizon, the wind and sun, the ability to breathe in the salt air, the relaxation oof forgetting the cares of life for a brief time. 

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I enjoy the golf cart riding. Simple, fun, open-air riding, watching the swans and geese, heading to one of the resorts' coffee shops, or simply riding and waving at other resort residents, enjoying the evening of riding in circles with the others as we enjoy the laughter and music blaring from the young people's radios, phones, etc. 

I love the kayaking, the mini-golf, the late-night snack of choosing a favorite ice cream dip, the early morning occasional stop at a breakfast shop for some tasty eggs and bacon, and biscuit. And the flavored coffee, which I seldom drink at home, but after all, it is vacation time. It's okay to have a treat. 

My friend and I enjoy renting three-wheeled bicycles and riding, riding, riding. Exercise and Fun!

And, of course, the laughter between family and friends, the meeting new friends, even if we never see each other again. We have that minute piece of interaction that is a priceless memory. 

Yep! So ready for vacation!