"I'm a Vinton County girl, myself..."

Says the woman behind the counter of the shop where we stopped to grab some water and a few provisions.  Her husband sat at the table in the back eating a sandwich and drinking what looked like a late afternoon cup of coffee. He raised his glass to me with a wink as I studied the cooler for my options. I smiled and felt like I had walked into their living room and probably could've stayed for awhile if we weren't so excited to explore outside.

We bought a map, she gave us a few suggestions and we went on our merry way.  Although, I couldn't help but take in a little more of their world before we left.