On Saturday morning, we woke to a continental breakfast, which typically does not entice me. This, though, was crave-able. Freshly squeezed orange juice. Homemade vanilla bean yogurt. Granola. Cheddar and chive scones. Bruleed grapefruit. This set the stage beautifully for the rest of our day in which we gathered with our families, savoring meal upon meal, with some activity sprinkled in between.
Milford is situated perfectly for an outdoor enthusiast. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area is a hop, skip, and jump away. While the mounds of snow prevented us from viewing the waterfalls in the area {which we heard are quite scenic}, we did manage to find an open trail where we were able to take in the beautiful, crisp air as Friday bounded through the snow.
Our next stop was Foster Hill Farm to visit the llamas - while it was a brief stop, it is not everyday that we have the opportunity to experience dozens of llamas.
We returned to the hotel for a late lunch at Bar Louis, the more casual of the dining options at the Fauchere. Our parents had sampled the cheeseburger the night prior and could not stop raving about it. Of course, we had to try it - they were right {aren't they always?}.
We meandered through shops on the quaint Broad street - my favorite was Upriver because I swoon over home goods. We ended our day with dinner at the Waterwheel Cafe. We had arrived just as the kitchen was closing with just enough time to make flash decisions for our order. The menu had a French and Vietnamese flair - exotic enough for those who are a touch more adventurous but also traditional enough for those who prefer meat and potatoes. The dessert - one I never would have been tempted to try - has now become a favorite. The sweet Marjolaine was the perfect end to a wonderful day.
After a restful night's sleep and another leisurely breakfast, we said farewell, grateful for the escape that made a regular weekend feel like a long one.
