Today was the perfect prescription for everything that ails me. It was EXACTLY what I needed. Mike and I woke up after NINE hours of sleep...yes NINE, not 1 1/2, 2, 3 or 4, but NINE! I opened the curtains to a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains dressed in all their Fall slendor. We headed downstairs for our free breakfast and then hit the road for apple picking. We ended up at Reece's Apple Farm just outside of Ellijay. Apple picking season is just about over, but they did have Arkansas Black and Rome Beauty still on the trees. I was in heaven. We filled a bushel bag with our ruby goodies and supplemented our haul with pre-picked Cameo and Yates apples. A fried apple pie and an apple cider slushie completed the visit. I cannot begin to explain how good this morning made me feel. And this was only the beginning. We stopped by Hillcrest Apple Farms for a 1/2 peck of mini Fuji, Red Delicious, Pink Lady and Cameo Apples. Then it was on to Burt's Farm specializing in pumpkins, gourds, squash and Indian corn...all things that make Fall seem like Fall. We frolicked amongst the pumpkins just like all the kids that were paying a visit to the farm. By this time I was giddy.
Dahlonega was next. We wandered through the quaint downtown square stopping for a taste of fudge and a sip of wine. Lunch was a mid afternoon German feast at Hofer's in Helen. Mike had a Schnitzel Sandwich. I put together my own sampler plate from the side item menu...a single wurst, red cabbage, spatzle and a pretzel dumpling. Oh my, the pretzel dumpling was divine...kind of like a savory French toast topped with sauteed onions.
Tonight we played on the computer and dined on wine, bread, salami, apples and cheese served on a hand towel. No utensils. Nothing fancy. Just perfection. Time with Mike. No stress. Nature. Mountains. Cool air. Sweet smells. It was a feast for my soul. I am satiated and content. Once again life is pretty damn good.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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