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a2z: The letter is ‘G’ for Get-Away!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Diana Brandmeyer

We haven’t had time to GET-AWAY in a long time. Ed is working 14 hour days. When he is home it’s because it is raining. 


But…this was a holiday weekend and it was sunny! With not a lot of time or money to be had we took a day trip to the southern end of Illinois. 


We stopped here. It’s my first ever covered bridge. 



 I was able to make a panoramic photo for the first time too using photoshop elements 9.


 It’s rained a lot here in Illinois and the creek that goes under the 1854 Mary’s River Covered Bridge in Chester, IL was rushing like a large river cascading over a cliff. 

 The bridge was originally a planked toll road between Breman and Chester (home of Popeye) and now it’s historical place for a picnic. Except we didn’t bring one!



Get-aways don’t have to cost a lot and you don’t have to go far. Exploring our state is fun and do-able in a day. 

For more a2z check out Patty Wysong’s blog for links.

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6 thoughts on “a2z: The letter is ‘G’ for Get-Away!”

  1. Patty Wysong says:
    July 8, 2011 at 8:06 am

    I love covered bridges! I wondered if that was the Chester bridge. Sweet. =]

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  2. Jeanette Levellie says:
    July 7, 2011 at 9:54 am

    What a fun day for you! I love your photos, Diana.

    We live near many covered bridges, and enjoy them and their history.

    Bless you,
    Jen

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  3. Sparrow says:
    July 6, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I love covered bridges, too. Sometimes the inexpensive getaways are the best!

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  4. Niki Turner says:
    July 5, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Getaways are essential for mental health, IMHO!
    I don't know that I've ever seen a covered bridge out here in Colorado. We just have lots and lots of tunnels.
    Thanks for sharing your getaway!

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  5. Shelley Ledfors says:
    July 5, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Glad for your Get Away! Those are always good. I love covered bridges, too. There are a few within an hour or so of us, and more if you go a bit farther. Hubby worked on one on a temporary job a few years ago. Nice post!

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  6. Rita Garcia says:
    July 5, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I love covered bridges, in fact there is one in my Mariner Cove novels. Thanks for sharing Mary's River Covered Bridge. HugS!

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