Holiday Cheer in Staunton, Virginia

Let me begin by saying "Merry Christmas!"  I meant to write a blog earlier, but got side-tracked by an unexpected virus that sent my temperature soaring and my energy level tumbling.

But I am back on track, and after a brief delay in plans, Marty and I are on the road, eager to continue our holiday celebrating.

When the weather cooperates, this is a fabulous time of year to travel, with so many places decorated to celebrate the season.

Even the Virginia Welcome Center was in the spirit.

So far, the only snow we've seen is the fake stuff you see in that photo.  And, let's hope it stays that way, at least until we get home.

We've made this particular trip, many times over these past 3 years, but this time, we decided to try a different place to stay to break up the drive.  We are in Staunton, Virginia, the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, and thereby, the holder of his Presidential Museum. We've been to this quaint town before, many years ago, when we actually toured the museum.  It's well worth the visit if you are ever in this area.

But tonight, we're staying at the Olde Staunton Inn B&B, where we could park the car and easily walk into the town.

The living room is decorated with a metal ornament tree:

With a cute little piggy waiting for its new owner.

and a simple mantle piece on the opposite wall.

Simple, yet lovely.

Since the weather is quite balmy, we opted to take a stroll along the main street which looks like Home Town America From the Past, with the beautifully decorated Christmas Windows.

Let me share some photos:

There was an elephant on a drum

A HUGE tree in the Cigar Store

 Santa in a Canoe

A Very Cute Snowman

And a music store decorated on one side with beautiful wooden basses and a lovely old fashioned Christmas tree

And the other featuring an Aluminum Bass from the 1930's next to a shiny aluminum tree.

Quite a clever arrangement, don't you think?

 But the best part of this arrangement for Marty is the view from our very comfy King Size Bed.

Quite a comfortable way to enjoy the game.

What can I say?

GO STEELERS!!