Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Carbondale


 
We took Evangeline to Carbondale over Columbus Day weekend.  We did all the things... Longbranch Coffee House, a drive by past the hospital she was born in and our old house, a visit to the beautiful Blue Sky winery, a stay at Giant City Lodge, a 20 mile bike ride on the Tunnel Hill trail, dinner at Quatro's and a stop at SIU.  It was so lovely to spend this special time with our little Carbondale native.

First stop, Longbranch for lunch...
 
Our old house....It looked like it's missed us.

A beautiful fall day to enjoy the scenery at Blue Sky.....
 

We rented a cabin in Giant City.  It was so cozy....

A climb up the water tower in the state park.....
 
 
Fried chicken dinner at the lodge.....
 
20 miles on our bikes on the Tunnel Hill State Trail!  Evangeline was a rock star considering she only just learned how to ride her bike!  We were all exhausted by the end, but it was such a beautiful day to enjoy the great outdoors.  
 

The tunnel made it all worth it.  It was so cool. 
 
 
 
A Drumstick stop at a little honor system bike stop was much needed half way....


Quatro's Pizza is one of the things I miss most about Carbondale....

Had to get some Saluki gear before leaving town....
 
We miss you, Carbondale!  We'll be back!

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