It was time to leave WV this morning. We hugged the cipriani's good-bye, quickly stopped in at the visitor's center so that Vinny could take the junior ranger oath and hit the road for Akron Ohio.
Referencing Roadfood once again, we learned that there was a large group of Balkan immigrants who settled in the area during the 1920's some of whom were famous for their fried chicken dinner restaraunts. We ended up eating at one called Belgrade Gardens. It was an interesting place with lots of regional foods and an unusual style of fried chicken (see photo).
On the way back to the room a woman stopped me in the parking lot (she noticed my license plate) to tell me that she and her husband were returning from a road trip to Maine. She told me that she had always hoped to go to Maine but they never found the time or the money and now that their kids were grown...I asked her how the trip went and she told me it RAINED the entire time!
Tomorrow morning we are on the road again to Michigan to visit our friends.
Thank you everyone who has commented along the way. We are always happy to hear from you and feel that much more connected.
P.S. I'm trying a new picture posting strategy, let me know what you think...
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Hi Kerry and children. It's cousin Geraldine here. Wow, your road trip sounds amazing. What a wonderful experience to be visiting such historic spots, especially around the 4th of July. Thanks to Carmine for sending me the invitation to join your trip(in spirit). I anxiously await more installments. Have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteI like the new photo strategy! Safe driving. Hello to the McKenna family from us. And it's STILL raining in Maine.
ReplyDeleteYay the rain has stopped here! The chicken looked delicious, hope your having a great trip.
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How wonderful that you were able to spend the time with Jean and her family. Food: I'm glad that you've incorporated food as an important part of this entire experience. The chicken looked terrific. I really enjoy hearing about the history of the areas you're visiting. Aah...the McKenna's. I know you'll just have a ball there. Please say hi to them for me.
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