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For our last Saturday adventure in Asheville we headed 27 miles southeast to Chimney Rock State Park. This was a unique experience because there are several awesome, collocated sights that are easily accessible using trails, stairways and even an elevator! Many movies have been filmed here, including “Last of the...
Friday evening, after Dale finished working, we decided to attempt to have a picnic at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. We swung by Ingles and grabbed a sandwich to add to our chips and drinks then headed to the lake. It was a very nice walk, but not the best location...
Earlier this week some friends who are living in Georgia came up for a quick 24-hour visit. We have known Judith for quite a while. She is one of the Harris Family kids, of the Round Rock Harrises. Ha Ha! She and Josh, and the baby, are missionaries! How cool...
Yesterday morning I took photos of the flowers in the yard below our Airbnb deck. Our hosts have done such a great landscaping job. Everything seems placed randomly and loosely but it works together. I couldn’t resist sharing these.
On Sunday morning we visited a church just a mile or so from our home and Sunday evening we went to the “The Cove” which is Billy Graham’s Training and Retreat Center. West Asheville Baptist – I have often said that as a Christ follower I feel welcome and at...
You can put your mind at ease, the title is not announcing a horrible natural disaster, it is just my way of condensing Saturday’s activities! Read on for a better explanation! Craggy Pinnacle We headed out around noon to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville. Up to this...
While traveling, Dale and I are attending local churches. We prefer churches like our home church, but we wanted to visit a well-known basilica in Asheville. It is known for its beauty and architecture. We attended Mass, which started at 9am, then there was a tour for anyone who wanted...
We spent an entire Saturday at the Biltmore Estate. Several months ago, when I bought the tickets, I wasn’t sure what all we would see or how much time we would need. Now I know why it costs almost $100 a person, not only do you get to see a...
After work on Thursday we took a short hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 409.6 to climb a fire tower located in Pisgah National Forest. The view includes incredible panoramas of the nearby peaks of Looking Glass Rock, Mt Pisgah and Cold Mountain. We attempted to do this...
Our home is above the garage of a nice home on a narrow residential street in Asheville. The property owners have invested a lot of time and effort into the landscaping. We have a great view from our balcony of the beautiful yard and adjacent wooded area. We are located...
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