Yesterday Tammy and I travelled to Charleston, West Virginia, rented a car and drove to Lewisburg, then today to the Greenbrier on a recruiting mission. They didn't have a room with two double beds, so upgraded us to a cottage (!).
I struggled with packing, and finally decided not to bring a computer because I wanted to carry everything on board. After my adventures with Shawn last week and being stuck in a hotel without even a toothbrush, I wanted everything close by. Tammy, however, brought a computer, and I am benefiting from her foresight. I had preposted for during my absence, but this way, I can toss in an post and save some of the others for later, more braindead spells.
Last night, we stayed at The General Lewis Inn at Lewisburg. This antebellum inn was originally a house built in 1834 with a wing added later. Everything is very comfortable and furnished with antiques. We called when we landed and they kept their excellent kitchen open until we could get there. So we dropped our luggage, shared a bottle of chianti, then feasted on tomato basil soup, salad, and homemade bread, so that by the time our entrees came, we were well on our way to being sated. I had scallops (yeah, Shawn, I seem to be on a scallop kick) over angel hair pasta with mushroom-basil pesto, and Tammy had chicken Randolph (chicken breast stuffed with herbs, ham, cheese and then breaded and sauteed. The food at the General Lewis is superb, so if you ever drive through, stop for a meal, even if you don't stay the night. And they have a full bar, and wireless internet access.
If you do stay, there are comfortable chairs, games and magazines and newspapers on the lounge, with a roaring fire, and a warm cat named Butterscotch curled up in front of the fire.
In 2004, Lewisburg, which was the site of the 1862 Civil War Battle of Lewisburg, was designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the "12 Most Desirable Vacation Destinations".
Breakfast at the Inn this morning was great as well. So much food, so little time.
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