After trying for several weeks to work around our schedules and bad weather, we finally took our annual Mom and Daughters Trip on Thursday 10/12 & Friday 10/13. The forecast was calling for rain, but we decided to take our chances and go have FUN anyway!!
Julie picked us up at the boat, then we headed down the shore--->ESVA!
Our first stop was for an early lunch at CrossRoads Coffee Shop in Onley. I had heard great things about this place so we gave it a try. It most definitely did not disappoint! The atmosphere is awesome and the food is DELISH! We did lunch with coffee to go! CrossRoads Coffee Shop is on FB and IG...go check them and definitely give them a try if you are on the shore!
I got the Shrimp Salad over Salad :O) Yummm!!! Mom and Julie got paninis. Everyone was happy with their selections!
I got (of course) a Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee to go!
Mom and Derek had been doing some rock painting earlier in the week, so Mom brought 5 with her to hide during our travels....
Rock #1 was left in Onley at CrossRoads....and Julie posted clues on #esvarocks on FB & IG.
The Lighthouse Ministries Thrift Store was right next door so we walked over to see if we could find any goodies. We were happy to bump into sis-in-law Gina who was there working. We all three found a few things before leaving.
Next, we headed further down the shore, stopping at Blue Crab Bay Co. in Melfa. What a neat store...I bought several different spice packets and seasonings. Can't wait to try! :O)
We had to stop at the Blue Crow....the 2nd largest antique mall in VA!
And yes, it is a huge antique store...(although I only spent $3 here!!)
Next stop, Shore Creations in Painter....a really nice gift shop!
We bought Simply Southern tees, fall decor @40% off, and some other cute stuff here! :O)
This place is also on FB!
Out front was the prettiest fall display....great photo op (especially since the rain had stopped at the moment)...
Next stop: Cape Charles....
By now we were ready for something sweet. Mom said Brown Dog Ice Cream got great reviews, so I was excited to try the coffee ice cream there! womp...womp....it was CLOSED!
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So, we were on the hunt for something sweet....we asked a passerby and she said the only thing we would find was the coffee shop.....ok!
#coffeecoffeecoffee
They weren't too happy to see us as we didn't realize it was 5 minutes to closing (2:30 p.m.).
Julie got coffee, me and Mom just got a soda.
We strolled through the shops that were open....
Mom left Rock #2 here....
When in Cape Charles......
you must get a pic here!!
Virginia is for Lovers - LOVE signs! This is only my second love sign photo op,
my first being this one in Chincoteague.....
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| August 2015 |
Mom's friend, Jenny, has a second home in Cape Charles, so we took our chances to see if she was on the shore. She was, so we got to see her house and have a little visit. Mom has stayed with her several times, along with their other friend, Carolyn. Jenny has a beautiful home there!
As I sat there, I realized I had NEVER been to Cape Charles...never in my 52 years...LOL...I've passed the turn off numerous times as we headed south, but never actually stopped in. Hopefully, I'll get to go back during the tourist season next time, as many things were closed that day and the weather wasn't nice enough to walk the beach. What a cute little town!
[part two coming up!!]
As I sat there, I realized I had NEVER been to Cape Charles...never in my 52 years...LOL...I've passed the turn off numerous times as we headed south, but never actually stopped in. Hopefully, I'll get to go back during the tourist season next time, as many things were closed that day and the weather wasn't nice enough to walk the beach. What a cute little town!
[part two coming up!!]
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