The pipeliner decided to take some time off between
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We went on a few day trips
and a couple of over nighters.
It was wonderful to spend some quality time together!
It was wonderful to spend some quality time together!
I had been wanting to visit Galena, Il.
for quite a few years.
I don't know why we hadn't taken the time to go,
it is only a couple of hours drive away.
Galena is an historic town tucked down in a valley.
It is full of quaint little shops.
The weather wasn't very pleasant the day we were there,
but the pipeliner and I managed to pop into
about every shop that was open.
We had early dinner reservations at this local steak house.
One of the best prime rib dinners I have ever tasted!
but the pipeliner and I managed to pop into
about every shop that was open.
We had early dinner reservations at this local steak house.
One of the best prime rib dinners I have ever tasted!
I thought these steps would have been a great way to walk off dinner.
The pipeliner decided a picture would be better!
Our room at the local inn was very cozy on a cold, rainy night.
There are so many bed and breakfasts, inns and hotels
in the area it was hard to choose!
We enjoyed the rest of our evening at the local VFW
watching the Packers on Monday night football.
On our drive home we decided to stop at a designated
look out point.
The views were amazing!
We decided to have one matted and framed.
It looks perfect hanging over our fireplace!
It makes me so happy everytime I gaze up at this special
picture.
Just a reminder of another special memory the pipeliner and I
have shared together!
Liz
I think that is a great way to remember your trip! And you have just given me an idea of where to go this December with the hubs for our anniversary! Your pictures are fantastic!!! Wishing you a wonderful week friend! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh you would love it out there! Not a bad drive for you either! Have a great week yourself Nicole!
DeleteI love how you framed the photo. Hubby and I try to make a framed photo for special trips. The town and accommodations sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWe always take some kind of picture when we go away. But so glad this one turned out so good. We had been looking for a great picture for the fireplace. :)
DeleteVery nice . . . I have visited Galena often and I have taken many pictures from the look out points. What a lovely get away for you and your husband. I graduated from college, in Wisconsin, not far from Galena.
ReplyDeleteI think I had been there with my parents years ago. So hard to believe its in Ilinois with all if the mountains. We will go back again for sure! My hubby has relatives not far from their too!
DeleteSounds like a perfect getaway. I have always wanted to visit Galena but never had the chance.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun! We will go back again, hopefully when its warmer! :)
DeleteBeautiful pictures. I have never heard of this place, but I think I would love to go there. I'll have to tell hubby about it.
ReplyDeleteWe love to visit places like this! And such friendly people too!
DeleteNow that is a cute town and the views are gorgeous. I love that you put one of your photos over the mantel. Looks like a fun date for the two of you!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun get-away! The picture was an added bonus!
DeleteThat town looks amazing. Too bad about the weather, but it looks like you guys made the best of it. The photo over your mantel is perfect.. I love having reminders like that around the house. I think that I need to have a big one of our favorite beach that we can see every day too. : ) Happy Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteWe always pick up little mementoes on our trips. I love the little reminders around the house too! A beach pic would be great, especially during this cold winter!
DeleteI love visits to quaint little towns! The picture over the fireplace is a great memento!
ReplyDeleteI really like that cozy room you stayed in at the Bed and Breakfast! I like that you framed the picture and now have that special memory with you. You guys are a fun couple!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz! Thanks for commenting on my blog. We have always talked about going to Galena! My Parents are always telling us how much we would enjoy it. Thank you for sharing your pictures. And I LOVE the fact that you matte and framed one of your own pictures. I just told my friend today that when we get moved upstairs (we are living in one room in our basement while we build our house, ourselves)....when we get moved upstairs, I'm only putting up pictures of family, friends, and vacations. Those are the pictures that everyone looks at! So I do love that you did that!
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