Back from the mountains - it was wonderful, weather perfect, nothing like cool, clear mountain air to make one happy to be alive. Asheville, North Carolina........................small city set like a jewel in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sitting on the Sunset Terrace of the famed Grove Park Inn, we enjoyed lunch just as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda did in the 1930's. This was the view from our table across the town toward the mountains.
Driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway we made several stops to view beautiful waterfalls such as this.
On the drive from Waynesville to Chimney Rock we passed through Lake Lure. If you watched HGTV Dream Home 2006, you will remember the house was here above the lake enjoying the perfect view. The movie "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray was filmed here.
Went to the top of Chimney Rock, 2200 feet up - but luckily didn't have to scale the mountainside, there is an elevator which takes you through the mountain almost to the top! Just have to walk across a small bridge and up 44 steps to reach the top for the view of Lake Lure and the surrounding mountain vistas.
These mountain trails were the site used for filming "The Last of the Mohicans" starring Daniel Day-Lewis.
Rushing creeks, masses of native Rhodedendrons covering the banks, budding but not yet in bloom.
How cute is this? Made fast a U-Turn to take this picture. Such a dear horse, stood there for the longest time "advertising" the stables - hope he gets special treats for being so patient!
Thanks everyone who wished me a good trip - as always I had fun but am happy to be home again. The cottage needs Spring cleaning - carpet cleaning tomorrow - and planning to get back into the garden.
For those of you who shared your love of Celtic/World music with me, I must tell you that Loreena's concert in Asheville on Thursday night was just fantastic. This composer/singer/musician is an amazing performer - her accompanying musicians wonderful - and it really was a night I shall always remember.
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Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love Loreena McKennit! And of course I loved the picture with the horse - you may have seen a post I did of my own. I have loved horses all my life. It's so neat to have snapped the pic of that one! I'd like to ride up there in the mountains - it's just beautiful. Sounds (and looks) like you had a great trip!
Dawn
Thanks, for sharing the wondeful pic's :) So glad you ahd a nice trip, missed your blogging :) Pic's are up for you on my blog of windows and doors :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful breathtaking photography!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know where Dirty Dancing was filmed. I will have to tell my daughter. She might know, though. That film is one of her all time favorites!
I enjoy Celtic music and will have to find Loreena's CD. How wonderful, you heard her in concert.
Pat
Back Porch Musings
It`s in times like this that you feed and charge your spirit and soul...lovely
ReplyDeleteYes...love the music!!!!
Mary, glad you had such a wonderful weekend in Asheville. Those pics are just beautiful & you really captured the feel of that area so well. I love NC & have a special place in my heart for that state, as I spent a lot of time during my young years vacationing there.
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Mary, sounds like you had great weekend. That waterfall is just spectacular! It's so funny that the horse was there under the sign LOL!
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Mary, it looks like you had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your trip with us, and the factoids about movies that had been filmed in the area. I'm also curious about the CD you mentioned. I like Celtic/world music too.
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Oh, i just love her! I have since I heard her on Northern Exposure and sought out more!
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