Quiet in the Country: A Review of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia

The weather has been unusually warm for mid November in Washington, DC. The leaves reached their peak later this year, so the colors are still very vivid, bright and beautiful. Recently, I took advantage of our unseasonably mild weather and went on a daytrip to Harper's Ferry, West Virginia with my Mom, brother and stepfather.

The Lord blessed us with a lovely sunny day for our trip! The air had a slight chill in it. The further north from my home that we drove, the more increased and brisk the wind became. We left our home around midmorning and arrived in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia after only driving an hour! I loved the rural countryside of Harper's Ferry. Being from the countryside of Atlanta, Georgia originally, I was surprised at how homesick that visiting Harper's Ferry made me feel.

The, "Hilltop Inn" is a historical landmark in Harper's Ferry. It is renowned for being in operation since the 1700's. I was surprised to learn that George Washington was a regular guest of the Hilltop Inn. We ate lunch at the, "Hilltop Inn Restaurant," which overlooked big, tall, and beautiful orange trees! The lovely orange trees were complimented by a breathtaking view of the prettiest, most magnificent mountains I have seen in a very long time! Our food was delicious! My mom ordered Chicken Quesadillas and Crab Bisque. Mom enjoyed her lunch. My brother ordered a Hamburger and Crab Bisque. A burger fan who has recently cut back, my brother thought that his hamburger was fair. My stepfather ordered a Hot Pastrami Sandwich and a cup of Crab Bisque Soup. My stepfather enjoyed his Crab Bisque Soup, but he was very disappointed in the poor quality of his Hot Pastrami Sandwich. For this reason, my stepfather did not at all care for his sandwich. As a general rule, whenever I eat out, I order one of my favorite foods that I do not ordinarily eat. I love crab cakes! For lunch, I ordered a Crab Cake Sandwich and French Fries. I definitely made a wise choice. My Crab Cake sandwich was delicious!