We enjoyed sitting in one of the train's open cars. The weather was beautiful, and the breeze when the train was moving was nice. The kiddos (Ryan Ashton and Ava) both did very well, considering the trip was one hour to McCaysville, a 1 1/2 hour stop and a one hour return trip. We got back to our cars around 5:30 p.m. or so, so it made for a long day for the little tikes. Ava fell asleep three minutes into the car ride home! (this is a record)
We did some sight-seeing in McCaysville, ate some ice cream, relaxed, and Doug took some architectural pictures.
I love this picture of Ryan Ashton and Ava:
This picture is for Grandpa Dean. There was a woodworking shop that sold hand-made items. I think this was turned on a lathe of some sort? We window-watched a man carving something in this store.
One side of the bridge / road was Tennesean, the other side Georgian. Boys took pictures on the Georgia side, girls on the Tennessee side.
A cool church being refurbished...
The conductor also came around and took pictures with the kids. The picture below of Ava with the conductor is absolutely hilarious. I love the pained look on his face as Ava tries to wiggle her way out of his arms.
Look at these big blue eyes!
Santa and Mrs. Claus (the Appalachian version) came around and greeted the kids for the "Christmas in July" train ride.
The man pictured below was an admirer of the kids. At first we were a bit skeptical of his admiration for the little ones, but he seemed safe enough. We found out he was a Grandpa of four little ones, three who live in different states. Ryan Ashton seemed to do well with him. As you can see, Ryan Ashton served as the sticker-repository; our stickers served as our ticket to get back on the traincar in McCaysville. :-)
2 comments:
That looks like so much fun! I'm glad you and the kiddos were able to enjoy the trip.
Stickers, too funny.
no fair, no fair. i wanna be on this trip with you. miss those kiddos.
mk
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