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Question: Summer Break is upon us! What would be the perfect vacation spot for you to catch up on your reading & Relax?
To be honest, reading isn't why I go on vacation. I love reading, but I can read anywhere. For me, vacations are for hiking and being outdoors. It's nice when you find a place perfect for both reading and exploring. Last summer I went to Blackwater Falls, West Virginia (see my vacation photos here) for my summer vacation. During the daytime I hiked but in the evenings I read. They had the most glorious reading spot--lawn chairs behind the lodge overlooking the gorge. There was even a chilly breeze (and during a heat wave in July that's amazing)
This year I won't be doing much reading on my vacation because I'm going to Montana with my best friend (to see our other best friend!) While I am super excited that we're going to Montana together, I'm a little sad that I won't be able to read in the airport. One of my favorite things about flying is all the reading time you get while waiting. Long-layover? With a book it's a long adventure.
At Blackwater Falls when you're done reading you can watch the sunset.
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What pretty pictures! I don't read a lot on vacation either. I guess that's why my answer was more along the lines of where I love to read. lol.
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Pretty pictures! :)
I can read anywhere too. But it'd be nice to read somewhere cozy and relaxing. Great answer.
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I weirdly love airports. I always roam in them during trips lol. However, I agree; I don't want to read while in different places. I like exploring too much! New follower.
new follower here :) I agree with you about vacations and reading.
And with what to do about layovers. "With a book it's a long adventure." <--love that.
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Loved your vacation pics! The backdrop to those chairs looks inviting...
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Have a great weekend. :)
Renee @ Succotash Reviews
Those are awesome pictures. I haven't been on an actual vacation since I was in high school so it makes me a bit jealous :)
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Megan Marie@Xenophobic Bibliophile
Very pretty pictures. Have a nice weekend. Thanks for stopping by my FF.
Lovely, That is so true.
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I'm the same way actually. When I go on vacation most of my reading is done on the way there. Family vacations when I was a kid were always active, Disney, DC, Grand Canyon Niagara you get the idea. Not a lot of downtime for reading.
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I agree. During the actual vacation I don't really read much, but on the way there, sure. :)
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I've been to Black Water Falls! It only about 1.5 hours from where I live. We made a day trip out of it. Did you hike up to the balancing rock?
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Beautiful pictures! Thanks for stopping by my blog. New follower.
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I love all the reading time you get with flying too! The peaceful outdoors sound like a lovely place to read in the evenings! New follower! :D
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Oh wow that is one lovely picture and a great spot to chill after a great book. Thanks for sharing and thanks for dropping by the blog.
Sounds like a perfect vacation.
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New follower :) Have a great time on your vacation!
God, that looks gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
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That view is to die for. So breathtaking! Thanks for stopping by.:)
that scene looks beautiful :)
and i agree with you. i dont go on vacations TO read necessarily either, but I do definitely indulge!
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enjoy montana! A good friend of mine just traveled through there and she loved it!
That is beautiful! I can understand why you would read there!
I love being outdoors and exploring new places on vacation. And reading in the airport is the best. I travel for work and don't mind long layovers at all because I can read the whole time. Thanks for stopping by :)
Thanks for sharing the photos. I particularly like the one with the feet because it "says" RELAXATION.
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I agree that vacations are supposed to be for activities and having fun etc. etc. but my family aren't really an action type so I end up reading FAR too much for their liking! However, swimming trumps reading all the time :)
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Oh wow, that view looks breathtaking, and even though I'm not a hiker I'd certainly like to go with my camera!
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Lauren at Northern Plunder
Lol, I love reading at airports, too.
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Looks absolutely beautiful!
I've never been to Blackwater Falls, but it looks beautiful. I'm a huge fan of airport reading as well. Enjoy Montana!!
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Jennifer @ Feminist Fairy Tale Reviews
Those pictures are gorgeous! I actually love hiking too I'm just not a big fan of the heat so I'd rather do it in the fall lol.
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Taylor
I have a friend who lives in Montana. some day it would be nice to get there, I hear all of that area is beautiful
I've only driven through Montana, but it's beautiful. thanks for stopping by, I'm following back!
Love the sunset! I agree about long layovers... I never mind them either. Anything for an excuse to read. :)
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Great spot and great pictures! I hope you have fun in Montana :)
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Beautiful sunset! And lovely shoes. ;)
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Petra @ Hazel the Witch
Perfect destinations for reading? That's really a good topic to join in. About that, I prefer the oregon coast rentals! They really have great accommodations and good services. The scenery there were extremely refreshing and relaxing too.
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