![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZ3NgUp4Yb_6MVDOjxc2sSTeV0LJ00MHYz4pgRxJ7dhKVeeFDBqNV1sPZ-Q34x1bmJugUKYoXFgljL5MXGDBAgNoHJFykkF7Isjpdwe6dsHzP0SZ69WnCiELGizRu6XZB7eCUB1UT8r5y/s1600/IMG_0130pse.jpg) |
Us at an overlook at Grandview, at the New River Gorge National River, West VA-- 6/23/14 |
George and I celebrated our 13th Wedding Anniversary this past week---with a great trip to one of our favorite states, West Virginia.... Our reasons as to why we chose West Virginia: 1. not too many people around (except for one day); 2. mountainous area where it is not too hot; 3. area more rustic and not so 'touristy'; 4. place where we could do some hiking AND see some waterfalls---PLUS a really special day (which I will blog about on another day)!!!!!
First, I will show you some of the things we did on our actual anniversary date, June 23rd... Be sure to click on the photos for enlargements. Hope you enjoy seeing them!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVvDkYm5dIl_hHDSxQG7bRI-pChB9kU3GEJi-cndDpULgf3HPbu6b5h9sMUZRnF7BZh5B89KDc3pjCMbNo_2A_3-g0-dZ2mCbITJPtP-IrnvtZ43aWy6oaAOtgLJJaKGQCH7jfSImFl9-/s1600/IMG_9622pse.jpg) |
George and his new Tripod |
As most of you know, George gave me an incredible photo of Whitewater Falls, North Carolina (made into a huge poster to hang above our fireplace). Click
HERE if you missed that post. SO----I'll have to show you what I gave him this year. This is George's new tripod (A MeFOTO A1350) It does everything one would want --except maybe cook dinner for us!!!! It folds up to 15 inches --and he carries it in the case shown above in the picture.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTgMTGRyfY3PCM36uSkKoLTnadhcXrOXV8QdnXcJwWedBaMwLwpC5eE7FMyyKnaHBm8NKLcIKtBXGVrYdAmSVPHKDFljRR4gZwfn9onVR3WG7i2oc4u-jhrShGJfCcq6j_ViRFOfMjofZ/s1600/IMG_9623pse.jpg) |
George's new Tripod--which folds up to 15 inches |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOxV5N_9g9wn0vgvyr9MXNTKFnNASzffDywybZtIKlw0b2mPzSM2e6ODSUDeWsEiBQgAT9w7bkgoatr4tZGqslk4u6KuvQPFHe8viZmItMQbHS55V1lsB3faWtS79onNTPiJQmLZazC4j/s1600/IMG_9613viewatGrandview623.jpg) |
Beautiful view of the New River Canyon area |
We hiked the Canyon Rim trail and stopped at several overlooks in order to get some great photos. (We also hiked another trail to see a tunnel --even though the tunnel was closed. BUT--we finished the day with about 5 miles total on our pedometers!)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShcpGb1_vn3xPegS9VbWG9Qb4kCJviUaEMvKdtAzr5OzeDY8JUrjCeVG7xGJeibvhfUcRbg4ULMUmmdfBmMklK3pHtpksOfXddP_YT1pXmVebflmyFskmFuvuTVq2Ch3A1Cfih5TPlB48/s1600/IMG_9671GeorgeonTrail623.jpg) |
This is George on the trail. The trails were well-maintained overall. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqv1n6srM2QPlh7CtGTDqUzI-z2vsd08K1WerExFKfG734Hri6M-PVq0XK2g5WKRRxEOqeZn2ex_fDaTPxdHOVNjyFKof6sRWHA6rGNQ24dhmDNGAFLKokM9X1whlFN9s2acbVtKNBF5om/s1600/IMG_9673Steps623.jpg) |
Some very smart people had built steps among the rocks and rhododendrons in order for us to climb higher to the last overlook. |
|
|
|
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg954vgzbYq7TSnKjXym8A7RmUeHyq8yUTHWSisiQumv7cOxmZFZdROy_BAUxAozNaXWzS6j1X3X9PizoLHNqFIbjWAX0WQDmTVVq4EtDCcKZKd1pGvTz-WI2jQph8EPOIz9fbLHc-IuVfX/s1600/_MG_0194betsyonsteps623.jpg) |
Amazing area as we hiked to the TOP |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_l-rLKoWrbIIuTI588WV1B2iY58vYLQoQvP-3TQ3LTg_mb1OTO3P2nKPPlbwk0qnRSs0jd16u4W53nOAU4gv7Y118yryvFXDHPWLE03xh8GUvDy4JkyjAlX3u1ncjsWfegFQepssyc4ep/s1600/IMG_9688Georgeontopofworld623.jpg) |
We made it up those steps!!!! George is on top of the world here!!!! |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1pcH5-f-4bAOV48f-x5NejSyfazCIn-Ju82n6pQcILL8oqpc_zGfSevEZ0gHtB8Uej0krCrmgWy-McqkDfvZhEUpbi7i-OXZAmTz3FzQmfzaXuvuGbpmqHEEBaObZ0grsfMeBFloO49Q/s1600/_MG_0192betsyatGrandview623.jpg) |
She's still smiling --after reaching the top of the world at Grandview! |
Have you noticed all of the 'stuff' we carry??? We are prepared for sure: our cameras and lenses; my headband and 'sweat' towel; my clip-on bug repellent thingie; my jug of water; AND a bag with other little things--protein bars, gum, tylenol, etc.... I was PREPARED!!!!! ha
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTrSVZ2JzTDKVpqyScRQWPAiLAMEmI3wKuMNLvTeDk4CTH0LWN1rzOH5UnxtraFdhgcHO8vka8AWteEE6kKzgOpP4TD-rqJwVpOX6rlPaNROuI58feYlLDhOaZY5Jgiy40VsfoTBLOELF/s1600/IMG_9658pse.jpg) |
Not only did we see deer along the way, but we also enjoyed seeing many Rhododendrons and other wildflowers in bloom here. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sn9_TTXnHzY-mlFx3_0RGfxWoqsbvnkGs0tePs6bNYXA9qFcoX8pgk7LD8PeVh11O07EasB0ftDGieAQ6y9SNVqVeyBeAYqMmHGXdgr09LvTbf2Aky1LffmMs1ADK2OeQGhHNA-lPGrB/s1600/_MG_0225betsyonswing623.jpg) |
How can an almost 72 yr old woman have more fun than this?????? |
After those long hikes, we had some lunch and then we PLAYED!!!!!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDBaOc8dB9DpvK7HCAIYPnlPy6DrtH7MkXaN4U2JKY3ckMmeUazzEsvHE1gXOqoOBsZ4GD3x9qRpC4szyPMqCvQqhMeU478Jsz0wYo0bc9WO095Yz4Z8pcdwghUC4Ps9oBqYZAvYFCowz/s1600/IMG_9706pse.jpg) |
Not to miss out on all of the fun, George had to play also!!!!!!! YEAH! |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQWI9r51XkOjP5U6kQGeiGOl3N2Xoh95IT_TwXc-k6rdI0X-JdfwADaXZ3Fd_50Ih3y1EMhNaCDswNNGuRJHNJf7RBA-jd8rdpuGO8zhduQsaP5QAOju30ZIJKRV5-8N035HUZ04oQgo4/s1600/thumb_600.jpg) |
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake from Olive Garden |
Finally---after all of that hiking, we were HUNGRY!!!! SO--we drove into Beckley and went to one of our favorite restaurants, the OLIVE GARDEN. We enjoyed dinner ---AND we split a slice of that delicious cheesecake pictured above. (NOT my photo since mine didn't come out).... YUM YUM YUM.... What a great way to end a wonderful day!!! (AND ---I didn't even gain weight this week... I even lost a tiny bit!!!)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEh1d6la0cdhhtDhSK2pqFV-GPxwnRpbjqLCQ_05rNCONHytzmX_pdfXO9uhg7VHPBKFCMB3NqrX7Jyv8bm6csULFIhWFHWX_lvhWIsN7IxsGi7G7UJmklZAqrVRV4Xyk_319z0wQrQ40S/s1600/_MG_0227betsylaughingonswing623.jpg) |
Can you see how HAPPY she is??????? |
I'll close with this photo George took of a VERY HAPPY GIRL ---enjoying a wonderful day and trip with the fantastic man in her life.... Thanks, George, for a marvelous Anniversary!!!!
Hope all of you have had a good week. I will 'try' to catch up with your blog posts as I have time!!!!! (There is always lots and lots of yardwork to be done!)
Hugs,