standing on top of grandfather mountain
standing in the middle of the swinging bridge
i love our shadows in this picture
sitting on top of grandfather mountain. this was amazing!
doesn't even capture how amazing the view was!
i looked down. it wasn't so bad.
patrick conquering the mountain like daniel boone once did (:
and then we saw two fat bears.
patrick and i are spending our last day in the mountains today. in a few minutes we’ll be headed to the parkway to check out some overlooks, going to an apple orchard to hopefully (fingers crossed) get some apples, and then later this afternoon we’re going to blowing rock for supper.
while staying in the mountains, i’ve discovered how incredibly spoiled i am. the only coffee shop with internet access closes at 3pm. this is the first time i’ve touched my computer keys since last friday morning. that is an amazingly freeing thing. i’ve enjoyed a break from reality. and from life. patrick and i have enjoyed spending time with each other, taking in some amazing views of mountains, and we’ve also read a ton! i’m thankful for this break in my schedule and i’m hopeful i’m rejuvenated to make it to the end of 2011 with my students.
here we go…
