Well, as you all know, New Orleans is 6 or so feet below sea level, and I decided while planing this little voyage that I wanted to get as far above sea level as possible. Try 3752 feet! or the altitude of the Bluffs lodge where I spent last night. I drove up the blue ridge parkway, and loved every second of it. beautiful winding road through the mountains, tunnels through solid rock, viaducts over deep chasms, with wonderful overlooks every few miles. It was great!
"there aren't many places like this around anymore" the check in clerk told me as she handed me my key, and apologized for the lack of phones, televisions, or internet service in the rooms. When I pulled out my cell phone, she just laughed at me. Apparently, I would need to climb the rest of the frickin mountain if I expected to get a signal, and even then it was iffy. I ignored the "stupid city folk" look in her eye and spent the night enjoying the mountain air by the outdoor fireplace. The folks I met were friendly and brimming with curiosity about my all-but-destroyed city.
Somewhere, around when a deer scampered across the field behind the hotel, I realized the clerk was right... there aren't many places like that anymore... It was also exactly what I needed. I headed north, the next morning (after trying some of the best black cherry preserves on the planet) and got as far as maryland. there is much more to day 3, but I'm tired and need sleep.
Miled traveled day 2- 150 day 3- 500
Cokes drunk on trip thus far- 8
Best quirky church sign- "Wal-mart isn't the only place for saving"
Revalation of the day- every road goes somewhere.
Stupid town name du jour- "Cooch Gap, NC" (snicker...)
Price of Jar of Black cherry preserves- $10.00
Price I would have still paid- $50.00
Most disturbing natural wonder- Natural Bridge, VA... somone roped it off and they charge you 18 bucks to even glimpse it! I passed in horror.
Oddest fact learned- The blue ridge parkway constructin began September 11, 1935.
New York or burst tommorow!
1 comment:
Wow, your trip sounds amazing. No one could say that you lead a boring life!!
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