With her eyes filling up with tears (and the fact we couldn't get a refund), we headed to the mountains with just our family.
The place was really cute and right on the river. In the distance on the other side of the bank, you'll see a famous train wreck scene from the movie "The Fugitive" starring Harrison Ford.
Inside the cabin, we couldn't get the heater to kick in strong enough to combat the 14 degree temps outside. While we cuddled up to watch some movies, both she and Eric kept masks on. Eric did it for protection so he wouldn't get sick.
The following morning, we stopped in Asheville to tour a new bean-to-product chocolate factory. The hour & a half tour was really interesting and included some wonderful samples. :)
I was in my element in sampling all the chocolate varieties... 54%, 73%, 80% and from different sources like Nicaragua and Peru.
Ashlyn met us there with friends from her VCOM medical school since we had pre-booked a party of six.
The tour was perfect for chocolate connoisseurs, but a little overwhelming (and boring) for others. It probably turned out best that a bunch of 12-yr olds didn't go.
