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- Day 1
- Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 7:22 AM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 49 ft
United StatesManatee County27°26’19” N 82°27’3” W
And we're off!
August 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Loaded and on the road by 7:15 a.m. Kolby was pretty excited when he saw his harness- he knew he was coming. He settled down quickly and no crying!!
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- Day 1
- Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 3:30 PM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 925 ft
- United StatesPosey Branch34°6’3” N 84°32’11” W
Dani's place
August 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We were all very happy to see Dani again, but Kolby wasn't so sure about his new cousin Bosco. They sniffed & jumped on each other & raced around Dani's apt. Kolby was over the playing well beforeRead more
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- Day 2
- Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 12:03 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 965 ft
- United StatesWoodstock34°5’58” N 84°31’10” W
Woodstock
August 11, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Love the little town that Dani now calls home. After taking the dogs on a 2 mile walk, we drove downtown to J Christopher's & enjoyed a yummy brunch. Part of their ambiance is a miniature train thatRead more
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- Day 3
- Friday, August 12, 2016 at 12:45 PM
- 🌫 26 °C
- Altitude: 2,329 ft
- United StatesBellcamp Ridge34°47’60” N 84°17’41” W
Camp Cherry Log
August 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 26 °C
We were a bit early to check into our cabin and decided to take a side trip for a picnic lunch in a park on our way to Blue Ridge. Siri directed us toward Cold Mountain Park. We got more & more offRead more
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- Day 3
- Friday, August 12, 2016 at 2:22 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 2,021 ft
- United StatesStar Creek34°50’50” N 84°14’9” W
Tir Na Nog
August 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
After checking in at the Southern Comfort's office in Blue Ridge, we navigated the twisty turny roads to the cottage named Tir Na Nog. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, two levels of porches overlooking an awesomeRead more
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- Day 4
- Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:18 AM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 2,093 ft
- United StatesTooni Mountain34°44’44” N 84°10’32” W
Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
August 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Our planned hike this morning, began with a rather alarming 3 mile drive down a dirt road to the parking area. The dogs were very eager, each jockeying to be the leader, as we made the fairly easyRead more
Larry Duguay
On the way to the summit, always just coming up. We made it and gained a great deal of accomplishment.
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- Day 4
- Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 1:41 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 1,732 ft
- United StatesLittle Sugar Creek34°53’14” N 84°20’34” W
Mercier Orchard & evening fire
August 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We felt we deserved a treat after our challenging hike so we went to the area's #1 attraction, Mercier Orchard. A huge general store selling everything from fruit to nuts, they are most known forRead more
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- Day 5
- Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2:28 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 1,995 ft
- United StatesHurst34°51’1” N 84°11’41” W
Serenberry Vineyard
August 14, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Wine tasting! Coincidentally we all picked the same wines as our favorites.
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- Day 6
- Monday, August 15, 2016 at 11:01 AM
- 🌫 22 °C
- Altitude: 2,182 ft
- United StatesSea Creek Falls34°46’2” N 84°5’47” W
Seacreek Falls
August 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 22 °C
Larry searched the web to find the perfect 2 mile hike to what promised to be a beautiful waterfall for the following morning. This wasn't it. It was, however, a 1/4 mile hike to a beautifulRead more
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- Day 6
- Monday, August 15, 2016 at 2:15 PM
- 🌫 28 °C
- Altitude: 2,021 ft
- United StatesStar Creek34°50’50” N 84°14’9” W
Long creek falls
August 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 28 °C
Rerouting with some help from the lady at the convenience store who gave great directions, we found the original hike after a long, hair raising and bumpy drive down a dirt road. Although part of theRead more
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- Day 8
- Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 9:00 AM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 945 ft
- United StatesSummerhill33°44’7” N 84°23’22” W
Ballgame at Turner Field
August 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Back in Atlanta, we got to experience one of the last games at Turner Field with Dani & Phill as the Braves played the Twins. The views of the city & the sunset from our General Admission seats wereRead more
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- Day 9
- Thursday, August 18, 2016
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- United StatesLorraine27°24’50” N 82°22’11” W
Home Sweet Home
August 18, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We had a good drive home after our break in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Glad to have seen Dani, Phill & Bosco and knowing we'll make the trip again soon. But as always, I'm some glad to be home
