This post will wrap up our Kentucky trip, and lest you think all we did was stay on the go while on vacation (as evidenced by previous posts), here's a picture to show that we did get in a little R & R!
One of the highlights of any vacation for Sarah is finding an indoor pool wherever we're staying. Another plus is finding it completely empty of other vacationers, as was the case this time! Double yay!
I'm usually the designated mom who doesn't mind sitting poolside and keeping an eye out for her as she swims as late as she wants, and this particular night I was joined by Tom. I'm knitting another dishcloth while he reads. [Simple fact of life: Women like to talk while they knit; Men like to concentrate when they read. :) ]
Here's the vacation poll:
1) What time of the year do you like to vacation? summer? fall? winter? rather stay home?
2) Do you like a vacation that's full of activities--things to see and do, pictures to take, shops to browse, unique places to eat, and memories to make--(like I do!) or a vacation that's more relaxing--sitting on the beach reading a book, fishing by a mountain stream near your secluded cabin, or just doing nothing?
So which would you pick...full and fun? Or relaxing and...not quite as fun? Just kidding! I'd probably love the secluded cabin, too! It would be fun to hear what your family enjoys. Thanks for traveling along with us to Kentucky!
~Deb
We vacation at the end of summer when local schools have resumed for the new year. Usually the last week of August or the first couple of weeks of September.
We have done both full of activity vacations and do-nothing vacations. I think it depends on the kind of year we've had. If it's been very stressful, we find a place where we do NOTHING! But if it's been fairly calm, we do lots of activities. It really depends on the stress levels. LOL
~Kristi
Posted by: Kristi | Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Our favorite "time away" times are our trips to state parks and their inns. We have one only a few hours away from us that we consider a family favorite-beautiful inn and lots of trails to hike. We also enjoy the quaint little town nearby with their crafty shops. We usually pick times that are off season which means sometimes we have the inn almost to ourselves! Yes, Sarah that includes the pool. :)
Posted by: Jane | Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 05:45 PM
We like more relaxed vacations - read by that brook that runs by the cabin! Our absolute favorite vacations have been to a secluded cabin in southwest CO, where there is no TV, radio, or cellphone reception, with a little lake on top of the mountain to go fishing. I do like to look in antique shops, but in a leisurely way, not too busy.
Favorite time to go? Whenever we can get the time and money to do it! No set time.
Posted by: Susan | Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 07:19 PM
We like to vacation in the spring before school lets out. So things aren't over crowded, prices are cheaper, weather is cooler. It usually works wonderfully, but occassionally things aren't open for the season yet until after Memorial Day.
We like to be able to go on outings for the day, see things/do things for MOST days and then also squeeze in a few days of nothingness.
God Bless
Jamie
Posted by: JamieCarin | Friday, October 26, 2007 at 08:55 AM
We sometimes have had vacations around family events-wedding,reunions,holidays, and 50th anniversary gathering.We are like you and visit many places.This past year we went on vacation in July-still cooler then August in South Carolina!!
Posted by: Tammy | Friday, October 26, 2007 at 11:12 AM