To Gettysburg

Today was pretty uneventful. We managed to check out of the resort early. We had breakfast at Shorty's Diner in Williamsburg. It's uncanny how much luck we've been having with restaurants on this trip. Shorty's makes a great stack of blueberry pancakes and they make their own whipped butter. Yes, it was definitely yummy.

On our way to Gettysburg, we hit two wineries. Our first stop was Loudon Valley Vineyards. We happened to arrive when I had to be on a conference call. So the family just hung around the place while I conferences. It was a tough conversation, so I was ready for some wine when it was over. Dustin was our server (I still don't know what to call the people who do the tastings). Turns out that this young man, who is originally from Minnesota, is Latino. His grandmother was from Mexico City. La Suegra liked these wines. She poured out many fewer this time. We got a couple of wines for sharing, a couple for gifts, and one for the tasting.

The next place, Sunset Hills Vineyard, was very nice. We were able to get a picnic basket of excellent french boule, cheese, and salami before we did the tasting. It's amazing how filling that was. This place is located in a beautifully restored barn. The owner hired an Amish crew to do the restoration. The Banana decided that we shall eat on the upper level to enjoy the view. If you are ever in the area, this place is worth coming to if only for a picnic basket and a glass of wine.

Only The Good Mr. Dr. and I did the tasting this time. What was most interesting about this tasting was that they did not provide a bucket. The not-so-subtle hint that you are expected to drink these wines. :) Dave was very enthusiastic and it was hard to tell him when one particular wine just didn't excite you the way it excited him. We left with a few bottles.

From here, we went straight to the hotel in Gettysburg. The Wyndham is a very nice hotel just outside the main city. They accommodated our requests for a fridge and a roll-away bed without any fuss. We decided to take the evening to relax. The Banana and I went to the lobby to talk and do some work while La Suegra and The Good Mr. Dr. took a nap. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and then called it a night.