SNOW! As we approached State College the new-falling snow added fresh light to the ride. And we were able to stop and smell the icicles each time a Penn State student on the way to the football game against Michigan slid into the ditch.
We picked up Shelaine and Elliott and headed straight out of town. Destination Bellefonte - Shelaine's soon-to-be new haunt.
Typically I read up on places before I go. Kind of like reading the synopsis of an Opera before the curtain goes up. It highlights plot twists hiding out in obscure alleyways. We let Bellefonte surprise us and we're delighted to find Talleyrand Park where Elliott received instruction in snowball-making, tree-climbing and duck-chasing.
Bellefonte, home of the American Philatelic Center, was founded in 1795. We love that it's a walkable town with Victorian charm where Sylvia Beach used to hang out in summers while visiting her grandparents at what is now Rifles and Runs B&B.
After checking out Shelaine's new apartment we had to fortify ourselves with some yummy food. High Street Pub fit the bill and even had a free children's menu. Locals gathered around the fireplace with the Penn State v. Michigan game playing on the flat screen above the mantel while we ate in relative peace completely unaware of the score.
It was packing weekend so on Sunday Granny and Benben ran off with Elliott and left Shelaine at home with her boxes!
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