Tony and I took advantage of Maggie being off to camp and spent Thursday night at a neat little bed and breakfast on the Ohio River. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary which is coming up this week! It was such a nice, much needed, relaxing time, and all Tony's idea. We stayed at The historic Grand Rose Hotel Bed and Breakfast located in Elizabethtown, Illinois. It over looks the Ohio River,and is owned by the State of Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. We spent Thursday exploring off the Ohio River National Scenic Byway, miles of through-the-woods, up and down country back roads, stopping for quick hikes to see Garden of the Gods, Camel Rock, and Tower Rock. Tower rock put us on top of a bluff 60 feet above the river, with an awesome river view. Our B&B was beautiful and had a wonderful view, I love being on the water. Across from our room was the E-Town floating river restaurant, the fish alone was worth the drive to Elizabethtown. It was a great trip, and a place that we plan to go back and visit again.
This morning Tony is working at Patoka Lake. I will be picking Maggie up from individual camp and repacking her and delivering her to team camp... also at IU. I talked to her last night, she has had a good time and is looking forward to the team camp. It will be great to get to see her for a couple of hours, I miss her company when she is away!
It is hard to believe how fast the summer is flying by, only a few weeks before school registration. Hope that everyone enjoys what is left of the summer!
A VACATION IS HAVING NOTHING TO DO AND ALL DAY TO DO IT IN.
- ROBERT ORBEN
