Eureka

For the last couple of years, January has been our month to reset. It is normally met with great anticipation and usually a very special time.

Living in the Midwest, and planning anything at all in January is always a gamble. Sometimes you win….and sometimes….you become flexible.

I had had my eye on this caboose for quite some time but she was always fully booked and always very expensive. About a month ago I made the reservation, which is normally quite late for me…but I was so happy it was available.

Sunday we drove down…it was a lovely sunny day…high around 50. It was so lovely we stopped by Roaring River to take a walk….then we were back on the road to finish our journey.

Made our way to the caboose with no issues….easy to find, check in was easy….adorable and cute….

Was cozy and reminded us of an Rv camping experience.

It had a very small kitchen…no way of cooking but did have a microwave…

The town of Eureka is wonderful. Good food, great coffee, wonderful people and very eclectic stores and quirky. It’s a wonderful place.

We walked the town….saw some funny things…

Love the old buildings….

One of our favorite restaurants….visited for the first time 20 years ago….it doesn’t disappoint

The caboose also has a beautiful stained glass window in the bathroom….

The next morning we went to one of our fave places for breakfast

Later that very rainy day we had to leave early due to a snowstorm that was coming our way that was already battering our hometown. We knew that the next day would be treacherous trying to get out of the mountains….so thankfully we have family nearby so we went to their house and hunkered down…:

But first we had some PF Changs….and May I say that if you haven’t met it….may I introduce to you this amazing chocolate cake (which not even four people could eat….but we sure tried!)

The next morning snow fell….blizzard was occurring in our hometown…there was nothing to be done except to wait…take a nap…eat and talk. It was one of the most relaxing days we have had all year.

We got up very early this morning to head back home. All roads were pristine and we were soo grateful.

We are now preparing for our second snow storm!!!!

Be careful everyone!!!!