We had a wonderful time in Boone the past few days. The weather was great, especially knowing how hot it’s been in Raleigh.
Grandfather Mountain was a fun diversion Monday. I was a little worried the kids would not handle the (0.4 mile) hike up the mountain but they did very well. We even tiptoed across the bridge and rocks to the other end for some photographs. The kids didn’t flinch a moment.
We stopped by a Boone burger joint for dinner before heading back home. On the way back up our mountain I got carsick and took a nap upon returning, which seemed to help me feel better.
We had dinner, tucked the kids in bed, and then read books and watched a movie.
Today, the Turners collected our things before we headed out to the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine place on 221. We wanted to let the kids pan for gemstones, so we bought a big bucket-full of rocks. I thought the kids would get a kick out of things and the parents would be bored but it turns out it was exciting for everyone. The kids each brought home a baggie full of gems. It was pretty fun!
We said goodbye around noon and were back in Raleigh (and Raleigh’s heat) by 3:30 PM. We’re missing it already!