Starting Mileage Minus 4.7
5 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
This is my technically my first stop 4.7 miles from my starting location. At my favorite local Chevron, I fill up my 2003 Accord which has over 177k miles and it's time to become "Willie", again.
Bucee And Me..
5 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
Buckled up.. but about to make a stop
Bucee's
5 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
Fast becoming a favorite road trip must stop destination. Huge cinnamon rolls and brisket sandwiches that are almost world famous.
Mecktoberfest...
6 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Although I missed the weekend festivities there was still some beer left..
834 Miles...
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
And still going..
Scarecrow Contest..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Not sure I would want to run into this "World's Best Hide and Seek Champion"
I Rest My Case...
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Six Feet Under..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Last year the remnants of a tropical storm hit this area and put this store six feet under water..
Storm Damage..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
And Destruction
Where's Robin...
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
I have found the Bat Cave.. but no Robin
Road Projects
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
So much repair damage to be made that many roads have restricted access or are closed
Eastern Continental Divide
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Not talked about or recognized as much as it's counterpart in the west but just as cool all the same
Blue Ridge Parkway
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Fortunately, I stopped at The Visitor Center where I discovered part of the Parkway northbound is closed. A detour has me back on I-40E.
I'm In Switzerland..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Little Switzerland
I Survived 226A..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
And saw the roadside destruction from too much rain
So Delicious..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
It's Malicious.. A mixed berries tart complimented with a local.. Cheerwine
My Detour..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Takes me on a hike to Linville Falls. A short and comfortable hike
Linville Falls
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
That can be seen from a few different vantage points along the trail hike
Southern Fall Colors
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Lower View
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Linville Falls
Rock Solid..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Fall Foliage
Hike Sunset
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
A nice contrast with the foliage
Blue Ridge Parkway
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
What Am I Doing Here...
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Especially at 9pm
Better Yet..
7 ottobre, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I think I should go back to North Carolina







































