2013 Trip: Days 6 and 7 of Trip

It was a busy two days, but very enjoyable. I got to see my daughters and their families once more before the long haul of my trip, and we made the most of it. Friday evening Jennifer and Isabelle showed up and we just visited until around 10:00 pm. We got up early and had pancakes, then headed out to meet Kristy, Rob, Ella and Aubrey at Luray Caverns. We arrived there around 10:30 and took in the tour right away, and it was lucky we did. Exiting the Caverns there were long lines waiting to enter.

This was a reflecting pool that was only 3" deep. At first glance it looked like stalagtites and stalagmites.

The pool itself looked much deeper, but when you were up close you could see it was very shallow.

Ella and Isabelle enjoying the Caverns

After touring the Caverns, the girls all tried their luck at the Hedge Maze, then Jennifer and Isabelle went on what was called the Rope Tower (or something similar) For anyone who visits Luray Caverns, steer clear of this section. Isabelle was furious that she was only allowed to walk around the bottom due to her height, and Jennifer was disappointed that her section was only walking also. The pictures led us to believe there were sections to zip line and at $9 per adult and $7 per child it was no where near worth the cost.

We then took in the Car and Carriage Museum which was quite interesting in my opinion.

This last car, a 1935 Hispano-Suiza cost $20,000 and up nearly 80 years ago. The trim running along the edge of the hood and at the top of the doors was gold plated and all the rest of the trim was German silver!!

After taking in all the sights here we headed back to the cabin. We grilled burgers and hotdogs, played outside and just before dark built a nice fire and roasted Giant Marshmallows and the girls made s'amores.

We turned in early got up Early this morning and I made blueberry pancakes and sausage for everyone.

Rob and I took Ella and Isabelle up to the pond where they got to try out the fishing poles Grand daddy got them for Easter. They each did well and were excited by the fish they caught. Picture will follow when they are sent to me. Jenn showed up shortly after we started in time to capture the happy faces of the girls with their catches. Kristy and Rob packed up to leave by noon as they had a 4 hour drive back home that turned in to a much longer one. I feel bad they had to be on the road so long, but really enjoyed their company.

Jenn and I packed up to be out by 1:00, and headed to Grand Caverns.

The above rock formation was called the "hitching post" because according to the story they used to hold dances in the caverns shortly after they were discovered, and any single ladies could rest their hand on top of it to let the eligible men know they were available to be asked to dance, and several proposals came from this.