Hershey- Sunday, March 23, 2025

      We woke up in what might be our new favorite hotel in Gettysburg and we went to breakfast with its scenic view over the battlefield.  (Actually, Scott went to McDonald's nearby for some Diet Coke before joining Julie and Abby for breakfast.)  Emma stayed in the room and finished the Buffalo chicken pizza from last night.  We got the car packed and left for our first stop today.  Abby kept blocking the way on Mom because she didn't want to go.  She asked if Grandpa and Grandma Wright couldn't come tomorrow and get her and Emma, but of course that wasn't going to happen.

      We've stopped at Hershey Chocolate World many times when we've come to Gettysburg with the girls when they were younger.  Julie wanted to be the first ones on the ride when they opened this morning at 9:00.  We were a little late for that, but given that we were able to walk through the entire huge queue area and right onto the ride without seeing anyone except the people who work there, it was almost like we were first.  Abby was maybe a little nervous about the ride, but we assured her that it was very gentle and she had liked it before when she was here.  She ended up enjoying it.  We did a little shopping after the ride, of course, and Abby was very excited for that part.  Among the things we bought this time was a blue "cotton candy" chocolate bar for Abby, some Harry Potter "butterbeer" kisses for Mom, and some sugar free minis for Dad.  Abby also got a rainbow colored stuffed bear because of course she did.  As Emma and Mom went through the checkout, Dad and Abby went back to through the ride again, and she had a great time. 

     After Hershey's, we continued on the long drive home.  We made it back after 4:00 and in time to have dinner here.