Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Today was a big day!! We woke up very early to get ready for our trip to the mountains.  Brad, Michelle, and Nikki picked us up at 6:45 a.m. and we were off.  Of course there was Atlanta construction and traffic.  But we got to Blue Ridge, GA right on time and boarded our train. 

The train ride was awesome.  It was really smooth and a good speed.  Olivia loved looking out the window.  She saw leaves, big sticks, the river, deer and other train cars.  Brendon got some hot apple cider on the train ride that was delicious.  The train ride was an hour long and we stopped at Copperhill, TN/McCayesville, GA. 

We ate lunch at Patrick's Pub and Grille since it sits ride on the border of the states.  There is even a taped marked off area and labeled.  The girls did really good at lunch and ate! Then after lunch we walked around.  We had about an hour and a half once we got off the train for lunch and looking around.  We quickly stopped at the train gift shop and got back on the train.

When we got on we had a hard time finding a seat.  The rule was that you swapped sides of the train so you could see the views of the other side of the train on the way back.  Some people didn't follow those directions!! Which really irritated me! Finally a couple overheard me and they swapped seats with us.  While the train was going we walked to an open air car and took in some sights and sounds.  Then we were back in Blue Ridge already.

On the way home we stopped outside of Elijay, GA to get some apples, sweet potatoes, sorghum, and of course apple fritters and fried apple pies!

Then we had a long car ride home with Atlanta traffic and all that it brings with it.

Once we got home we changed some clothes and then went back to Michelle and Brad's house since it was his 40th birthday today!! We had pizza, cake, and ice cream to celebrate!

What a fun filled fall day!!

Choo choo!