Berea Kentucky?

So who would have thought that Berea KY could be such a fun overnight for two moms???  Well, when you put it like that, I guess it is a good place.  I met Kristen, one of my friends from high school, there earlier this week for girls getaway.  She lives in Ohio and this was 1/2 way for us. SUPER FUN! 

This is where we stayed: Boone Tavern Inn.  On Berea College campus, very cool, lots of history.

In Old Town Square, I found this. Not sure about the canoe and metal dinosaur, but the hand was because Berea is the arts and crafts capital of Kentucky and they like to "give a helping hand" to those in need. There are painted hands all around the town.

 Breakfast was included in our stay. Chocolate milk in a fancy glass. Loved it.

We went to all the art and craft stores in town. The rocking chair was outside the woodmaker's shop. The potter at the potter's wheel and the weaver at the loom were the most interesting to talk to and watch.

 After touring the area, craft shops, and college, we decided to go hiking.  We chose Anglin Falls Trail, which was about a 1 mile hike to get to the waterfall. After we parked in what seemed to be someone's front yard, and were greeted by barking dogs running up to the car, we finally made it to the trail. VERY SOON after we began, we ran into this. What to do? 

 This of course! Now, let me tell you that everything was wet because of the constant snow for the past 2 days (melted on impact mostly). And this tree log was wiggly. Determination paid off. We had lots of laughs during this episode.

 Although excited to see water falling, this was not the falls.

 This was.

This was the "down" view from base of the waterfall.

 I tried to capture the "ambiance" of our hike. There was lots of snow falling, ice on a few plants, and water falling. It was SO pretty.

 I thought this was cool because you can see the green moss AND snow covered roots. 

 Kristen, your friendship is a gift from God! Plus you are FUN! HA! Thanks for the great girly time! I didn't feel like a mom for 2 days! And THANK YOU Justin for holding down the fort!