May 9, 2009 Heading to Chimmney Rock

Captain’s Blog
May 9, 2006
Odometer Reading: 40225.4
Location: Asheville, N.C.


Heading out today for Chimney Rock Park if the cloud cover lifts. The weather has not been cooperating since we arrived in Asheville. Locals tell us this weather pattern is very unusual; wet and 12 degrees below normal for this time of year. Go figure.

The ride up to Chimney Rock Park has been very beautiful. Stopped along the roadside for lunch by a babbling stream with nice views. Unable to tour Chimney Rock Park due to very low lying clouds so on to the Outer Banks. We are running WAY AHEAD of schedule despite having slow, leisurely starts to our days. Ron doesn’t know when to stop driving so I have to prompt him to pullover.

The drive along the highways and byways are beautiful. The medium strips and grassy areas in the breakdown lanes are miles and miles of wild flowers in purples, golds, whites, pinks and reds. Really is quite different then traveling in New England.

Looking for a place to spend the night and first ended up at a T/A Truck Stop. Very noisy and not really RV friendly. Many beautiful rest areas along the way but no overnight parking allowed. Will continue looking. Ron wants to boon dock tonight so looking for a free place to stay.