Nashville, TN
It almost feels like home. Cowboy boots, big belt buckles, and trucks!! Lots of trucks!! There is country music playing around every street corner and in every restaurant around! I could really get used to this.
Each place is louder than the next. There are constant battles going on each trying to out-do the other.
If that wasn't enough country for you, then there were numerous boot stores to explore every taste desirable.
Aside from the flashing lights and loud bands, you could escape to a place a little further away; the Grand Ole Opry and hotel.
The Opry is such an iconic place that has so much history wrapped up into it that just being in the building is an experience within itself. It has a much more intimate atmosphere that what it is always portrayed to be on television with a down-to-earth feel to it. All of the singers and songwriters were so pleasant and grateful to be there performing on such an important stage that it makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Topping it all off, Rascal Flatts was the headlining band for the night. Not bad for the first time seeing them in concert and it being at the Grand Ole Opry!
A little more of an adventure into Opryland and we found that the hotel was absolutely gorgeous with a lazy river intertwining around trees and plants and park benches as the guest's balconies had a table and chairs to look out over this blissful picture. There were suspended walkways above as well, intermingled with the garden as the sounds of cascading waterfalls filled the background. This was like a special peaceful retreat that no one knows about that you can escape to anytime you needed to.
Each place is louder than the next. There are constant battles going on each trying to out-do the other.
If that wasn't enough country for you, then there were numerous boot stores to explore every taste desirable.
Aside from the flashing lights and loud bands, you could escape to a place a little further away; the Grand Ole Opry and hotel.
The Opry is such an iconic place that has so much history wrapped up into it that just being in the building is an experience within itself. It has a much more intimate atmosphere that what it is always portrayed to be on television with a down-to-earth feel to it. All of the singers and songwriters were so pleasant and grateful to be there performing on such an important stage that it makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Topping it all off, Rascal Flatts was the headlining band for the night. Not bad for the first time seeing them in concert and it being at the Grand Ole Opry!
A little more of an adventure into Opryland and we found that the hotel was absolutely gorgeous with a lazy river intertwining around trees and plants and park benches as the guest's balconies had a table and chairs to look out over this blissful picture. There were suspended walkways above as well, intermingled with the garden as the sounds of cascading waterfalls filled the background. This was like a special peaceful retreat that no one knows about that you can escape to anytime you needed to.
Also, getting away and seeing a friendly face in a strange place on the road always helps too. It always makes for a nice change of pace and reconnecting always brings back the good memories.
Remaining positive about the hopeful outcome, the Happy Helper Auction was actually able to happen. It was a bit of a rush to pull things together, but it was a success and we were able to raise over $15,000!! Thank you to everyone involved and that participated!!
Saying goodbye to the relaxed way of life and hanging up the cowboy boots for a little while, it was time to get back on the road again.
Remaining positive about the hopeful outcome, the Happy Helper Auction was actually able to happen. It was a bit of a rush to pull things together, but it was a success and we were able to raise over $15,000!! Thank you to everyone involved and that participated!!
Saying goodbye to the relaxed way of life and hanging up the cowboy boots for a little while, it was time to get back on the road again.
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