Amazing views, hikes, and sights to see on the blue ridge parkway. Loved the hike to Linville Falls. Lots of history too. The weather was stormy a couple days out of Asheville. One day it was so foggy that we couldn't see 10 feet ahead so we figured we might as well take a break and hang out on a lake at a Corp of Engineer campground ($11.00 per night). We got so lucky when we found Philpott Lake. Beautiful sight looking over the lake with a kildeer bird nesting next door. Other than that there was hardly anyone there during the week. Caught up on chores, errands, and good books.
From Philpott Lake it was a pretty drive to Hillsborough NC which is a cute historic town. We walked the tour of 11 revolutionary homes and churches and were amazed at how many have survived for over 200 years. But the main reason to go there was to meet old friends Carole and Bobby for dinner. I worked with Carole at NWN Gas 30 plus years ago and even though they moved to North Carolina we have managed to stay in touch and see each other when we are within a couple hundred miles of each other. Wonderful italian dinner with them that lasted 3 hours. Long drive home but worth every minute.
Today we finally had some sun and headed out on the parkway again with a nice little hike along the way. Tomorrow we dry camp at a National Park campground at Otter Creek and get in a good long hike. After that Shenandoah National Park and Thomas Jeffersons home at Monticello. Life is good! but I sure do miss Izzy and family.
From Philpott Lake it was a pretty drive to Hillsborough NC which is a cute historic town. We walked the tour of 11 revolutionary homes and churches and were amazed at how many have survived for over 200 years. But the main reason to go there was to meet old friends Carole and Bobby for dinner. I worked with Carole at NWN Gas 30 plus years ago and even though they moved to North Carolina we have managed to stay in touch and see each other when we are within a couple hundred miles of each other. Wonderful italian dinner with them that lasted 3 hours. Long drive home but worth every minute.
Today we finally had some sun and headed out on the parkway again with a nice little hike along the way. Tomorrow we dry camp at a National Park campground at Otter Creek and get in a good long hike. After that Shenandoah National Park and Thomas Jeffersons home at Monticello. Life is good! but I sure do miss Izzy and family.
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