North Carolina

A Road trip to Asheville, North Carolina!  It was just the cure for hot Florida July weather.  We packed up the car and headed north.  Our first stop was Cumberland National Park off the coast of Georgia.  It was a short boat trip aboard the vessel docked at the historic town of St. Mary's to Cumberland Island.  Our park ranger entertained us with lots of stories about the Indians and the settlers.  The gorgeous oak trees shaded our pathways to the ruins of homes that were occupied by the Carneige Family.  They donated the island to the National Park Service for all of us to enjoy.  (It's the largest pristine island on the Atlantic Coast that is uninhabited).  We also hiked to the gorgeous shore to take a dip in the warm Atlantic.  Just wonderful!



Triple Falls

The next day we finished our drive to our friends, Betty and Richard Armstrong's, lovely home in Asheville.  The cool 80 degree weather was refreshing and it even dropped in the 70's during the evening as the lightening bugs twinkled off the back porch.  We had a super time celebrating Betty's birthday at a local French Restaurant.  During our 5-day visit, we hiked to Triple Falls and Crabtree Falls enjoying picnic lunches in the woods.  We also enjoyed listening to real mountain music at a festival in the downtown area.  But most of all, we appreciated the time spent with our traveling buddies - the adventuresome Armstrong duo!  They are always planning a trip to a wonderful destination - and will soon be enjoying Ireland and France.  Check out our pictures below.



Cumberland National Seashore Photos

North Carolina Photos