Spice Up Your Life

We FINALLY made it onto the Blue Ridge Parkway (3rd time lucky) and it was absolutely glorious with blooming rhododendrons lining the roadside. A quick restock in Waynesville - the name says it all, although the people were super friendly especially when giving fishing advice!

From there up into the Great Smokey Mountains, which actually aren't as big an area as you think, but the incredible national forests and foothills leading up to them are often oft overlooked.

Cooked probably our best meal yet (says Phil) with ribeye steaks (thanks to Galen & Jagoda for their wedding favour of steak rub) & asparagus. Love this outdoor living!Read more