Relaxing in Strasburg Virginia

One might question this morning's Blog Title considering that the phone alarm went off at 5:45 in anticipation of Marty's 6:00 teleconference, so there wasn't exactly any sleeping in.  So far there hasn't been any pounding on the walls or ceiling, so Marty is hopefully not waking people with his voice.  If we head down to the breakfast room and find glares or grumpy faces, that might be a clue. But with no little white dogs pacing the floor to wake us up through the night, I actually got a decent night's sleep.

We are staying at the Hotel Strasburg in Strasburg, Va, which is certainly a unique experience. The building was a hospital in 1902, converted to a hotel in 1904, decorated in the Victorian era.  This place would put antique roadshow to shame.  Not that the place is filled with articles of value.....just old items, placed randomly...old pictures here, some plates there, a corner sconce with items here and there.  And most unusual lamps in the rooms, which I find amusing.  But it is extremely quiet (at least for us...don't know what the room neighbors are thinking with Marty's voice bellowing) and the bed was very comfy.

The on-site restaurant on the ground floor is fabulous.  The interior has those high ceilings and wide moldings, wooden floors with oriental rugs.  Old fashioned dark wooden tables with lovely lace tablecloths adorning them.  Really a charming room.  And the food was exceptional!

I love the fact that some of these southern restaurants offer a "petite" meal and small salad.  It's just perfect for me.  I had a lovely Belle Fonte Salad that featured mixed greens, apple slices, toasted almonds, craisins and garganzola cheese with a lovely orange vinegarette. And the Chicken Pesto Brushetta over Fettuccine:    noodles topped with grilled Chicken and Tomatoes and a light Pesto topping.  Both were delicious.

Marty ordered a "Flat Tire"  beer while I splurged with a Hotel Strasburgh Cabernet Sauvignon which was made in Virginia, and was quite tasty.  Our evening was truly relaxing as the staff was not in any hurry for us to leave. There was only one waitress taking orders and serving, but she was excellent, we were not in any hurry, and it was obvious that our meals were made up fresh.

It was definitely a great idea breaking up the trip, as our travels yesterday found us fighting with semis for road space and with the pouring rain adding to the adventure, in the pitch black, Marty and I were ready for a breather when we arrived here last evening.

So, after Marty is finished speaking with his European colleagues and we grab some breakfast, we're off to take on the Big Trucks.  But, not before we buy some new windshield wipers!