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Oh Beautiful Virginia!

October 23, 2012 By Vidya 6 Comments

As promised yesterday, pics of our Skyline Drive trip. I know, this is not really home decor or DIY related. It is one of those ‘you gotta share it’ posts.

I think the Shenandoah Valley is one of the most beautiful places on the earth. Maybe because I’m more of a mountain person rather than a beach gal. By mountain person I don’t mean someone who likes trails or goes camping. To me the sight of endless mountains and rolling hills bring such a clam and peace of mind that no amount of waves or beach sand can. Every evening I drive home from work and see the outlines of the Blue Ridge mountains on the horizon, I thank God that I’m fortunate to live in a such a beautiful place. And no, I’m not kidding it happens everyday.

The Skyline Drive is a 105-mile (169-km) road that runs the entire length of the National Park Service’s Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, along the ridge of the mountains*. For the last 3 years we’ve been making an annual trip up there to see the fall foliage. We enter the Shenandoah National Park at the Front Royal entrance.

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

No, we don’t drive the whole distance just a third. With me taking a zillion pics at every overlook (out of which a handful come out good ;)) and the kids stuffing their pockets with acorns and fallen leaves we’re lucky if we manage to get to the Thornton Gap before we hear “When are we going home?” pleas from B!

There are many overlooks along the drive were you can stop and enjoy the  scenery and take in views of the beautiful Shenandoah valley and the Piedmont. I tell ya, the view from every angle is breathtaking. See for yourself! 

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Important lesson learnt: Taking pics through the moon roof of a moving SUV as we climb up/down the hill = Not a pleasant experience for the vertigo afflicted. 

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Heaven on earth, Shenandoah valley!

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Twosome.

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Cloud shadows…….. 

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

The trident!

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Confetti time! My favorite spot on the drive.

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Reaching for the skies…. 

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

Stealing the spotlight.

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

The Virginia Piedmont.

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

I ♥ fall!

Oh Beautiful Virginia!

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* Source: Wikipedia

 

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Comments

  1. Molutti says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Since I’ve been there few times and done a moderate hike once; your blog and the pics took me to the skyline drive once again 🙂 Same here…I like lakes/rivers/mountains and valleys, not a beach person…..Thank you Vidya!….really great to read your blogs!!

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      October 23, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks Molutti. Hope you get to make more trips over there.

      Vidya

      Reply
  2. Debbie says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:39 am

    gorgeous autumn images, i love all those colors!!

    Reply
    • whatsurhomestory says

      October 23, 2012 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks Debbie!

      Reply
  3. Amu says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Breathtaking pics, Vidya. Thanks for sharing and letting us take the virtual trip 🙂
    Amu

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      October 23, 2012 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks Amu!

      Reply

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