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October 18, 2012

Our Mini-Honeymoon: Part 2

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If you missed part 1, check that out first! I share details about where we stayed and why it was so awesome. 🙂

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In addition to the great food and awesomeness that was Fort Lewis Lodge, there were a number of other highlights on the mini-moon. One of the big ones was biking!

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Matt and I decided to bring our road bikes with us (using a new bike rack we received as a wedding gift!) and I’m so glad we did! It was seriously the most beautiful bike ride I’ve ever gone on. Empty country roads, brilliant blue skies, and amazing fall colors.

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If I didn’t know better, I’d say that was a Carolina Blue sky. 😉

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We biked over to the state fish hatchery, recommended as something fun to check out by our lodge owners.

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With us, we brought packed lunches! The lodge where we were staying feeds you breakfast and dinner every day but no lunch; however, you can get a packed lunch for a small fee. How cute is this?

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They packed us each a turkey sandwich (lettuce, tomato, and mustard for me; lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and cheese for Matt), an apple, a mini bottle of water, and a homemade oatmeal raisin cookie.

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There was even an ice pack to keep it cold and some napkins! 🙂

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These cookies were AWESOME – they were still warm from the oven!

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After we ate, we said hello to the fish, which meant that Matt poked his hand near the water and kept almost having it bit off. Boys. 🙂

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And then we biked back! We covered about 15 miles total, taking some offshoots along the way. Hilly but so lovely. We were pooped by the time we returned!

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We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing on a blanket in a field by the lodge, listening to an audio book. Matt’s mom made us this beautiful t-shirt quilt as a wedding present and we were excited to enjoy it!

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I’m pretty sure that was the most relaxed I’ve been in years. 🙂

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Another highlight? Watching the sunset from the lodge’s outdoor hot tub.

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Our view:

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And then it was off to Buck’s Bar to await dinner. 🙂

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Stay tuned – tomorrow (Friday) I’ll be back with a final mini-moon post sharing another highlight: hiking!

- anne
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18 comments
  • Beka @ rebecca roams
    October 18, 2012 · 10:44PM:
    oh my gosh it is GORGEOUS there! So quaint and peaceful. I would be 100% relaxed there too! Definitely going on my must visit list.
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  • Cait the Arty Runnerchick
    October 18, 2012 · 11:19PM:
    those trails are stunning!! and as i'm writing this i'm a soppy, wet mess from walking about a block to the store...lol....good old Seattle. :) you guys are too cute and i'll bet lounging on a blanket soaking up the rays is the perfect way to spend any day!
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  • Jill K October 19, 2012 · 12:48AM:
    What a fun -and fit- honeymoon! Great photos -and even better bike trails! Even though I'm a runner, I LOVE road biking!!! I crave the 'need for speed' ;-) I find road biking the funnest, fastest and most furious sport -with cute outfits! ;-) Enjoy your honeymoon, and can't wait for part III!
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  • Michelle @Peachy Palate
    October 19, 2012 · 5:35AM:
    Looks amazing! And what an awesome packed lunch....can't ask for more than warm cookies and crisp beautiful apples and doesn't food just taste so much better when eaten outdoors!Love how you had an active mini getaway, I so wouldn't be up for the typical lounging either!
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  • Erica @ For the Sake of Cake
    October 19, 2012 · 6:31AM:
    Looks like you had amazing weather! It's the perfect time of year for a trip to a location like this!
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  • Renie October 19, 2012 · 7:14AM:
    OMG the scenery is spectacular. The country road picture would look stunning in a frame in someone's home. I love the quilt, being a quilter myself. Very nice.
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    • Renie October 19, 2012 · 7:17AM:
      P.S. Hahaha, are those cow chips near Matt, near the quilt?
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      • Anne P
        October 19, 2012 · 9:55AM:
        It's just dead grass - they must have mowed earlier :)
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  • Adventurer October 19, 2012 · 7:22AM:
    Good food, fitness, and fun! And the weather cooperated, along with beautiful fall foliage. Doesn't get better than that.. Thx for sharing!
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  • Lindsay
    October 19, 2012 · 8:15AM:
    Wow wow wow! Your photos are just stunning. I can't imagine a more picturesque location to soak in the fall. Looks like a wonderful mini moon!
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  • NYC Fit Girl
    October 19, 2012 · 8:55AM:
    WOw everything looks so beautiful and peaceful! SO happy for you guys! Thanks for sharing!
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  • Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
    October 19, 2012 · 9:21AM:
    What gorgeous views!! Glad you guys had fun!
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  • Meghan
    October 19, 2012 · 11:52AM:
    I feel relaxed just reading this! That place looks perfect.
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  • Jen October 19, 2012 · 1:12PM:
    Beautiful! I'm glad to see Matt finally rocking a bit of UA :P
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    • Anne P
      October 19, 2012 · 1:35PM:
      We realized we were wearing nearly all UA for a lot of the trip! :)
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  • Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapes
    October 19, 2012 · 7:06PM:
    Gorgeous pictures! Glad to see you and Matt got some biking in, too. :)
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  • Melli
    October 21, 2012 · 5:21PM:
    Oh my god, that looks awesome!! Moritz and I -being Mr. and Mrs Buck - are especially thrilled by Buck's Bar :-)And I want a hot tub with that view, too! Now!!! So great, I am happy for you!
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    • Anne P
      October 22, 2012 · 4:28PM:
      I thought of you when we saw it was called Buck's bar! :)
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