Happy Tuesday to you! This is the first full week of August. Does it look like a busy month ahead? I know that schools are opening for a new school year in many locations. That makes it sound like a short summer, doesn't it?
Now - to the first full day of our More Than A Vacation.
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The Washington County, VA courthouse. |
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Just across the street from the courthouse. |
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Our first trip was to Abingdon, VA, just a short drive from the Emory and Henry campus. Figaredo's was our first stop.
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Outdoor seating was available. |
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Inside waiting area. |
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Sparkling kitchen area. |
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A special meeting room. |
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Decor on the walls of a larger gathering room. |
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More posters from Barter productions. |
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A view of the interior dining room. |
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This was such a marvelous setting! The Husband and I decided this was where we would return for lunch (we were on our own on this day), particularly since the management treated us to tastes of their specialty - Emerald Pizza!
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Waiting for us to sample! |
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It was a really good beginning to the day!:-)
To include the rest of the day would make this blog post too long, so stay around for the next one!
Thank you for reading. I really appreciate your comments.
This is such an inviting place! That pizza looks wonderful, and I'm sure that you and The Husband had a marvelous meal. Looking forward to your next installment, as always! Have a tremendous Tuesday, Sister!
ReplyDeleteHi Nellie , Enjoying your 'More than a Vacation' . Just so relaxing and pass me a slice of that gorgeous pizza . Thanks Nellie , for taking us along on this trip . My kids (4) will be back in school soon and they are excited .(1st to 7th grade) ;-D , thanks for sharing .
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you husband accompany you to these outing. The pizza looks so appetizing.
ReplyDeleteNice and clean buildings to eat in.
Hugs,
JB
Whoa - those Pizzas look outstanding. Looks like a nice place you were/are at too. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Will look forward to more adventures tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place. It all looks so neat and tidy too.
ReplyDeleteOh those pizzas look delicious! I am happy with August so far, usually the month draws me to melancholy but not this time.
ReplyDeleteNellie, I enjoy outdoor eating, when it's an interesting place. I like how nice the place was. I was not sure if that was a broccoli pizza , or what. But I love fresh made. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little restaurant. Those pizzas look amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh...that pizza looked amazing!
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