We did enjoy a restful night at the Hyatt Place in Roanoke, Virginia!
That was much needed after my long day behind the steering wheel on the Blue Ridge Parkway with several stops along the way.
On October 29, again we started out with lovely weather; feeling so grateful for it!
A happy Pieter here at Mabry Mill, the Blue Ridge Parkway's MOST photographed spot...
Love the reflection in the water.
There were demonstrations of milling and you could have spent the entire afternoon there.
Meadows of Dan, Virginia is the location and you can view here RURAL LIFE IN APPALACHIA
Mabry Mill got built about 1910 by Edwin B. Mabry...
Glad the National Park Service restored it in 1945 and made it now into the most photographed feature on the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Lizzie and Ed Mabry at the time of their wedding in 1891
Mabry Mill before it was restored and landscaped
Yep, the driver also leaned on the wooden fence for a picture...
There was a rather long wait at the restaurant but the gift shop solved that problem.
Did buy some fresh ground corn meal and other items as a gift and for ourselves.
We both opted for the Roast Turkey Platter
Herb and butter basted turkey breast, slow roasted and served with our own cranberry relish, cornbread dressing and your choice of one side.
That was DELICIOUS and low sodium too!
Both of us opted for the Glazed Carrots as a Side
They added very creamy corn bread too, seen top left.
Well fed, we continued driving the Blue Ridge Parkway...
This was George Washington National Forest, Buchanan, Virginia and you see some fog beginning to form.
Yep, the fog was building up here at Blue Ridge Parkway, George Washington National Forest, Bedford Virginia
We did make a stop there for some necessities and a break... using Peaks of Otter Lodge.
Peak of Otter Pond is shown in the photo.
Aerial View of Peaks of Otter Lodge... click it and click through.
This is obviously taken in the summer as it is all green.
This is obviously taken in the summer as it is all green.
Believe me, the entire Blue Ridge Parkway gives you stunning views!
That is without fog...
Well, I already had made up my mind for abandoning the Blue Ridge Parkway soon enough, due to the upcoming fog!
Seen is George Washington National Forest, Bedford, Virginia
George Washington National Forest, Bedford, Virginia
George Washington National Forest, James River, Big Island, Virginia
James River and bottom you see Big Island...
James River is about where I left the Blue Ridge Parkway and you can see the part above that, what we did not cover.
In Virginia, the elevation is by far not like in North Caroline.
We got to see some deer today, not as much as yesterday though!
In Virginia, the elevation is by far not like in North Caroline.
We got to see some deer today, not as much as yesterday though!
A short Relive video of my journey on October 29
We enjoyed this second day in a beautiful surrounding.
Off we went to our Hyatt Place in Charlottesville, Virginia
Stay tuned for more!
Thanks for your visit and comment.
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May the New Year be filled with peace, happiness and good health !
ReplyDeleteDearest R.T.C.,
DeleteThank you very much and may 2020 be also kind to you with good health!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletethis trip was really wonderful! Thank you for all the lovely pictures!
Wihsing you and Pieter a wodnerful new Year, filled with Love,Peace, Happiness and Healthiness!
Love and hugs, Claudia xo
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteIt was a trip of a lifetime indeed!
Thanks for your good wishes for 2020 and the very same for you and yours.
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a beautiful drive. Definitely wise to have gotten off the road due to foggy weather. Happy new year! Thank you for being a faithful blog friend all these years.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tammy,
DeleteYes the Autumnal beauty seems to go hand in hand with fog but we try to avoid driving in it!
That faithfulness is mutual, it always has been a joy reading you and I wish we can continue doing so for many more years.
Hugs and all the best for 2020 and especially for today!
Mariette
Oh, wow, what a stunning part of your country! Incredible views!
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteThank you and yes, after first doing the Rocky Mountaineer for seeing your majestic Rockies, this was also stunning!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, You were using good sense to drive away from the foggy area. Although the settling fog can be beautiful if you are stationary or reading an Emily Dickinson poem, it is very dangerous to drive through!
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteUnfortunately when Autumn's best colors are being shown, it often gets covered in fog and indeed I used good sense for leaving it!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a beautiful historic place. Have a lovely weekend;-)
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteWell, not quite as historic as we're used from living in the Old World but for the U.S.A. this is a well preserved historic Mill indeed.
Hugs and happy weekend to you and yours!
Mariette
Beautiful and interesting photos and post
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and it is my aim to take others along and let them share in the breathtaking beauty of Autumn.
Hugs,
Mariette
Belle fotografie, mi piace moltissmo quel piccolo laghetto con quel mulino.
ReplyDeleteSereno fine settimana a te.
Caro Giancarlo,
DeleteGrazie e quel mulino con la sua acqua è l'area più fotografata su tutta la Blue Ridge Parkway! Per gli Stati Uniti piuttosto vecchio e ben conservato e ancora in funzione. Ottima idea per avere un ristorante accanto!
Abbracci
Mariette
Dearest Agnes,
ReplyDeleteYes, it is called United States' favorite drive and we found out why!
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy New Year, Ihr Lieben.
ReplyDeleteHerzliche Drosselgartengrüße von Traudi.♥
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteNa so eine tolle Überraschung hier; war erst mal bei dir zur besuch...
Ganz liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and Pieter. Looks like you are having a wonderful trip and I enjoyed seeing the photos. Such stunning scenery and yes, you must have been pleased to get away before the fog came down.
Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2020.
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Carolyn,
DeleteThank you and the very same to all of you!
This was an absolutely stunning trip indeed, fond memories and finally able to show my blogger friends.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow, you have been on the move! Lots of historic and beautiful areas. I like visiting Bedford. Peaks of Otter is such a nice place we like to stay every so often, just for some quiet time away.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all of your pictures and reading about the areas.
Happy New Year!
Betsy
Dearest Betsy,
DeleteOh sure, for both of you Peaks of Otter is within driving reach for making such special visits.
We're glad it worked out so well for both of us, coming that far and with perfect weather over these two days driving it.
Hugs,
Mariette
I see why Mabry Mill is the Blue Ridge Parkway's MOST photographed spot. It is so picturesque. The reasonable prices for such down-home-cooked meals is a New York City dream.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie,
DeleteOh, it is pure beauty, the entire Blue Ridge Parkway and Mabry Mill Restaurant was a true gem.
You can benefit a lot easier for paying a visit from your area, as it is so much closer!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such nice photographs. I love drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteDearest Liberty,
DeleteYeah, would have loved to enjoy the royal spa treatment you had in Asheville, N.C. before hitting our 2-day road trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Mariette. It looks like a beautiful Mill. I like the reflection in water, too. It would be fun to watch the milking demonstration!
ReplyDeleteSo many great spots along the Blue Ridge Pkwy, but it’s a good idea to leave before fog is forming deep. It’s too scary to drive the road with no guard rail...!
Have a wonderful new week, Mariette :-)
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteYes, they did a marvelous job at restoring it to this presentation and the moat with the reflection of the Mill is lovely.
We still felt fortunate with so much sunny weather we got so escaping the fog did not feel too bad.
Hugs,
Mariette
Those are the prettiest picture I have seen of the parkway! Wow! I was on it years ago but entered up near Sauton and went north, so we were not on it for very far.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteIt looks like Staunton, VA is . above most of the impressive overlooks, so actually you drove the stretch that we missed due to the fog!
Hugs,
Mariette
Wauw...wat mooi daar.
ReplyDeleteBeste Marian,
DeleteJa, het was zéker de moeite waard om er die twee dagen te vertoeven.
En dat zonder hikes omdat Pieter's hart dat niet meer aan kan in de bergen, maar toch genoten we.
Het weer had ook niet beter kunnen zijn die 2 dagen, dus die mist die plotseling opkwam vonden we niet eens erg.
Liefs,
Mariette
Wonderful photos👍🏻
ReplyDeleteThank you dearest Monique; it was such a perfect day!
DeleteHugs,
Mariette