This morning, after another fantastic breakfast, we checked out and said goodbye to the B&B. We have had a fantastic stay at Abbington Green. It was just like a mini 5* hotel. It had everything anyone could need. Our hosts, Cherie and Dean, have given us a truly memorable start to our holiday. The food and hospitality have been fantastic.
Thank you too, to all those special people we met there and chatted with during our stay and for making it all that little bit special.
As we were leaving, Cherie, gave me a bar of lavender soap as a little present. As I’m a soap collector, it was really appreciated.
Here are a few photos of the B&B.
Abbington Green B&B
The Sitting Room
Our Bedroom
Our Bedroom
Our Bathroom
Enjoying our first ‘Happy Hour’ at the B&B
We set off for Babcock State Park in West Virginia, to visit the Glade Creek Grist Mill. One of the most photographed images in the world. The Park was named in honour of Edward V. Babcock. The park’s web site describes the Glade Creek Grist Mill as a living, working monument to the more than 500 mills that used to be located throughout the state.
The trip was scheduled to take four hours ……………….. unfortunately for us, that turned into five and a half! 😔
It would appear that the whole of the US is currently digging up their roads! We sat in three stationary traffic jams for a total of 90 minutes! 🥱
We passed through the States of Tennessee and Virginia, before reaching our destination in West Virginia. We even passed by Bristol! 🤷♀️
The scenery during our trip was beautiful. It was all mountains and green trees for miles and miles, with just the occasional town.
We finally arrived at the Mill and it was well worth the long trip, it was beautiful! Si set about taking photographs but the sun was very bright today, the temperature was 85ºF (29ºC), and it was difficult for him to get the shots he wanted.
Glade Creek Grist Mill
Glade Creek Grist Mill
Sand enjoying herself at the Mill
We are now overnighting in Beckley and ate dinner at The Outback. Si had steak and shrimp and I of course had the fillet. Very nice!
The Outback, Beckley, West Virginia
Tomorrow, we have a seven-hour drive to Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania to visit Rickett’s Glen State Park. If it’s anything like today, that will be a nine-hour drive. Fingers crossed it isn’t! 🤞
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