Harpers Ferry

Yesterday we made the hour drive to Harper's Ferry West Virginia.  It was a beautiful drive through rolling farmland and "mountain" views and fall colors.  I had no idea what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised.  This may be one of my favorite places we have been.  I told Rob, that it felt almost, but not exactly like we were in Haworth (the hometown of the Bronte's).  Anyway, we began our adventure with a COLD picnic (I think the temp was about 48 yesterday).  Then we took the bus down to the village and explored the little alleys and shops and houses.  Harper's Ferry lies right at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and is very picturesque.  It was a great day.  

The kids just watched some movie where one of the characters hands was stuck to his face.  Note that Tucker seemed to really get into the concept in several pictures.

 Clara who was freezing wore my jacket and without her arms free had several serious falls.  Ouch!

 There was a cider making demo going on.  The cider was tasty and the kids enjoyed participating.

 This lady was cooking up a storm and it was fun to talk to her.  It smelled very good and 

was nice and toasty from the stove:

 Lot's of stairs and alleyways and all kinds of fun little shops:

 Pretty sweet remodeling job:

 Rob and I had to laugh.  This was taken at Jefferson Rock.  I guess Jefferson proclaimed this spot one of the

most amazing views to be had.  Don't get me wrong, it was lovely.  But seriously, he should have traveled with

Lewis and Clark.  I think he would have been floored by a real mountain view.

 By the end of the day, the kids were dead tired (oh aren't I just so funny?)