Gem Mining

 We went to a really neat gem mining place in Blue Ridge.  The kids loved it and it was one of the highlights for them!

 Since there was many of us wanting to mine, we bought one big bucket and divided it up.  We loved it!

 Of course, we found lots of diamonds and rubies! :o)

And we brought home many treasures.  Actually we collected rocks at the mine, as well as in the river.  I found a neat way to display our souvenirs and remember our vacation.  I'll post on that soon!