Weekend Away

Heather and I booked three days at a VRBO and stayed in Jim Thorpe PA.   It was such lovely time that we both needed.    She from overwork and me from over-contracting!  For us, it was a quick drive up the NorthEast Extension of the PA turnpike.  

The town of Jim Thorpe is an adorable turn of the century (1900's) town with a vast historic area.   Originally the town of Mauch Chunk, the town submitted their offer to change their name to "Jim Thorpe" when Mr. Thorpe's  third wife was looking for a town to pay tribute to her Olympian husband    Jim ran tract and field and went on to win a gold medal in the 1912 Olympics after finding his shoes stolen and scavenging in the trash to a pair to wear.    And wear them in style did he.  Mr. Thorpe was the first native American to win a gold medal in the Olympics. He played for the NY Giants as well as for six different football teams.

  For our trip, we drove around the picturesque area.    Below, is what is billed as a 100 mile view.    Unfortunately for us, the day was overcast.   

The signage in the lower right, offers a clear view with notations of the landmarks visible from the Delaware Water Gap on the left to a section on the Appalachian Trail on the right.

 Then we were off to the Lehigh Gorge Trail.

 The leaves were just, just starting to turn.   I am sure these area is brilliant with an array of colors now, just two week's later.

 Shop hopping and nature enjoying during the day.   Crafting and wine drinking in the evenings.

Looks,  our VBRO Owner must be a stitcher!

This was just the most adorable town.   It is set in a beautiful area.   It is known as the Switzerland of America because of the mountain setting.

Beauty was everywhere, even in the flowers peeking around the stonewall.

This is the view from our outdoor dining venue on the terraced dining area behind our restaurant.

When I tell you this town was in the mountains, I really mean it is build on the side of a mountain.   Front doors are at ground level, back doors are up at least a flight of stairs.

View from our room.

Look!   I found the Mertz's.....I refrained from knocking to ask for Fred and Ethel!

Civil War Memorial

Asa Packer Mansion.   Mr. Packer was a pioneer in the railroads and the founder of Lehigh University.

There are bike rentals, canoe rentals, train rides, kayak rentals, antique shops, fabulous dining, a few bars and pubs.......such a great little place.   I look forward to going back time and time again!

And more history of Mauch Chunk/Jim Thorpe, the jail where some of the Molly McGuire's were held before execution!  The Molly McGuire's were a vigilante sort of group of mostly Irish man.   They were  investigated by none other than the famous Pinkerton  Agency.

I did get some stitching done.   I finished up Sampler Santa and he has been delivered to the finisher.   I could have done him myself but........I know he would have lingered in that basket o' finishes for quite some time before I mustered the nerve and the time to complete him.   Looking forward to having him back before Christmas this year.

Heather being a goof-ball at a roadside stop.   She was supposed to be getting the scenery.   hmmmm, gray-hairs in their 'cage' more like it.

Thanks for stopping by.   I promise, more stitching and less gallivanting next time.   Keep on stitching!