So we took the back roads out to Highway 25, and took a leisurely drive down. I'm not much for speed any more, and as I did the limit, others whizzed past me and were soon far ahead in the distance, and then out of sight. It made me realise, yes I'm finally old. I felt no urge to speed after them, I was too busy enjoying the scenery.
We discovered a cute little park alongside the river, and just pulled into a spot like everyone else there. some families were fishing, some swimming in the deeper spots, some cooking out and just sitting around talking and enjoying being together.
We had a young mama duck and her babies come sauntering by, and pecking at food crumbs left under the picnic benches.
It was very peaceful, just sitting there watching the water flowing over and between the rocks, and seeing the kids having fun.
It made for a relaxing afternoon. Heaven knows, I need relaxing afternoons! I had my stash of "emergency meds" in case I needed them, but it felt good to be out and about. It was such a beautiful day.
We also drove through the downtown area, it was so quaint. and I finally got to see a PIGGLY WIGGLY store after hearing my hubby talk about growing up with them in Florida (all gone by the time we lived there in the 90s) and various friends mentioning them, over the years.
The mill houses are still easy to spot, laid out in neat rows in what were once the mill villages. The mill is no more though, but this town retains the closeness of that small town living that is so welcome in today's harried, bustling world. It brings to mind a few country songs about front porch sitting, good neighbours and how things were a long time ago.
We'll definitely be going back!
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