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August 22, 2019

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Yesterday we arrived in beautiful Virginia and on the way to our new campsite, we took a side trip through “Skyline Drive,” which was designed so that people could enjoy the lovely views of the rural Shenandoah Valley. From this vantage point high on the mountain, they say it looks like a folk-art painting – with brush strokes of farms, homes, forests and little businesses. We stopped at the Signal Knob Overlook to take a peek at the town below and it was such a beautiful sight! Even though people say that the view is losing its folk-art character as more and more houses and businesses are being built, it still looks gorgeous when viewed from this distance. But still, it is important to keep in mind the impact that communities have on places like this… these lovely views can be ruined by what happens far below, so there is a delicate balance that needs to be maintained do that people and nature can live together in harmony. ?❤️?????

After settling into our campsite we helped Mummy straighten up the trailer and got ready for our friend, ms. Nicole. We were sooo excited to be seeing her! She has been a friend of ours on our webpage for such a long time and we were FINALLY getting to see her. It was a lovely visit with lots of licks and belly rubs and then we had to say goodbye… that is always the hardest part. We know we can keep up with each other through posts, and Mummy said we might even come back this way one day!

It’s time to plan another day of exploring and then we are off again… next stop, West Virginia!

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NOTE: If you missed our post from yesterday about our trip to Gettysburg, make sure to scroll back and read it… not everyone received the email notification for that post. ???

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Joan Evans
Joan Evans
4 years ago

Oh that’s so beautiful. Showing my ignorance again I just thought it might of been a river in the USA after hearing the song donkeys yrs ago. ?

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Joan Evans

It is just gorgeous up here! We will do a little more exploring today and Mummy and Daddy are going to see a CAVERN in the area! ?

Carmen Anne Barkley
Carmen Anne Barkley
4 years ago

Enjoying reading about your adventures here in Uk Thanks Have a great day XX

Susan Thomas
Susan Thomas
4 years ago

Skyline Drive is beautiful I’ve been on the skyline drive many times with my family when I was growing up.. My very FAVORITE thing to do is to go in Luray caverns! Sorry it isn’t doggie friendly but if your Mummy and Daddy want to go it’s really amazing to see them! If they haven’t ever gone in caverns before they really should try to go!

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Susan Thomas

Ohhh they are going to the Caverns later today and we will stay at the trailer and take a nap! ?

Josephine Oliver
Josephine Oliver
4 years ago

Very beautiful one of the sites I have seen before. Y’all must be heading home with the Yorkie’s Express Be safe and enjoy the trip home. ????

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago

Yes, we are slowly headed towards home. We will be hime by next weekend so there are just a few more stops left to make.

Lynn Davis
Lynn Davis
4 years ago

Gorgeous! ❤

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Lynn Davis

It really is beautiful! ???

Shirley Skulimowski
Shirley Skulimowski
4 years ago

It’s wonderful to hook up with friends!

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago

Yes… it has been a fun part of our trip this summer! ??

Laurie Heikoff
Laurie Heikoff
4 years ago

The Shenandoah Valley sounds beautiful, little Millie!!! So glad you had a nice visit with your friend Miss Nicole!!! Lovely photos!!! ?

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Laurie Heikoff

It has been lovely to see this area!

Cathy Huff
Cathy Huff
4 years ago

I hope y’all enjoy the beautiful mountains of wild, wonderful WEST VIRGINUA. I live in south FL now but WV was home for 57 yrs. Safe travels ☺️

Sue S
Sue S
4 years ago

Skyline drive is beautiful, enjoy!!

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Sue S

Thank you! It was really pretty but you will soon be seeing a lovely beach view so get ready! ??

Bobbie
Bobbie
4 years ago

California has a Shenandoah Valley. too but it’s where a lot of the California Wines are made 🙂

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Bobbie

Ohhhh yes…. we went on a wine tour out there a few years ago! ??

Sherri Davis
Sherri Davis
4 years ago

Oh my!! That is a beautiful view! I know y’all enjoyed your visit with Ms. Nichole. It is always fun to spend time with long time friends!?

Jeanie Drane
Jeanie Drane
4 years ago

Love ,reading ,seeing ur p0sts of ur beautiful adventure, alls sounds so breath taking,prayers for safety, cool weather, love sent to all,❣❣❣❣❣❣??????????????????????????????????????❣❣❣❣❣❣❣???????????????????????????

Anne Croft
Anne Croft
4 years ago

Ahhhhh… the beautiful Shenandoah Valley❤️ Now you’re in my neck of the woods. We love our gorgeous mountains and our sweet valley.! I live in Staunton- which is the Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley. Hope you enjoyed your time passing through and yes, come back this way again. Lots of history in this region. Enjoying your travel blog, Millie! Kiss kiss ?

Rev kennyhaddock
Rev kennyhaddock
4 years ago

Millie God has made beautiful country love your posts

Daphne Parris
Daphne Parris
4 years ago

Millie LaRue and Family. Well this was definitely a Great stop. But you will definitely Love West Virginia. My Mom lives in a Little row called Romney, West Virginia. I Love that place. Many years ago it was known as Bath. Hope you all enjoy. Safe Travels

Judy Alter
Judy Alter
4 years ago

It is always special to get together with friends!

Mary Hamilton
Mary Hamilton
4 years ago

It’s so pretty on the drive! Hope you got to take a walk around Big Meadows! Kiss kiss

Dianna Reynolds
4 years ago

OH HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS AREA IS. SOUNDS SO VERY NICE TO LIVE THERE AND BE A PART OF ALL. I WOULD LOVE TO LIVE THERE AND BE A PART OF SUCH GREAT AND WARM LIVING. JUST SOUNDS LIKE A PERFECT AREA . I LOVE YOUR PHOTOS AS USUAL. THANK YOU SO MUCH. HAVE A SAFE TRIP TO W.VIRGINIA. YOU ALL BE SAFE. LOVES…

Dawn Dupuis
4 years ago

I have been to Skyline Drive many years ago as a child with my family on a camping trip. I was about 12 I recall. I so loved the beauty of the Shenandoah Mountains and enjoyed that camping trip tremendously. It’s so funny, my hubby and I go by that area every year on our way to Kentucky for the Jamboree and each time I sing Country Roads Take Me Home by John Denver. I tell him the same story over and over again……great childhood memory of mine.

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Dawn Dupuis

It really is so beautiful to look out across that valley and across the mountain ridges!!! It fills you with peace doesn’t it? ??

Wendy Scoggins
Wendy Scoggins
4 years ago

That’s a lovely view!

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago
Reply to  Wendy Scoggins

It was soooo beautiful looking down into the valley and out across the mountains!!! I see why everyone loves it here. ?❤️??⛰

SNUGGLES ANNE ENGEL
SNUGGLES ANNE ENGEL
4 years ago

I WAS WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR GETTYSBURG POST. THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW THAT YOU SENT IT BUT SOMEHOW MY COPY GOT LOST IN CYBERSPACE. I DID ENJOY READING IT.

millie larue
millie larue
4 years ago

We made another post many weeks ago about a place called COGWELLS GRANT that was also lost in space and it was FANTASTIC!!!! It was even doggie friendly! We were the only ones in our tour so we had a real private tour too!

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