I left for my next spooky adventure right from work, hoping to get at least halfway to North Carolina tonight. The weather was cold, but sunny, and the massive George Washington Bridge gleamed in the westering sunlight as I zipped...
Today's drive was through Virginia, paralleling and sometimes crossing the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains to Roanoke. South of Roanoke, I turned onto Blue Ridge Parkway -- against the express wishes of my brand new GPS -- and along the top...
I was up bright and early today, eager to get started on my adventures. After a lovely breakfast at the hotel, I headed out toward the Smoky Mountains National Park. It was only about ten minutes from my hotel, through...
I woke this morning to bitter, bitter cold (about 7 degrees Fahenheit). I was also restless in spirit. I'd planned a leisure explore of Boone and Blowing Rock in the morning, followed by a trip up Grandfather Mountain and then...
I spent last night in a suite that was nearly as big as my apartment at home. So comfortable and relaxed was I upon waking that I wandered about in most of the morning, relaxing, writing and eating breakfast. It...
While I was wandering through the breakfast line this morning, I started talking to one of the employees mannning the stations. She gave me some places to check out for spooky Charlotte folklore and introduced me to one of the hotel managers,...
Today was a free day -- meaning all my prearranged plans fell through since snow closed down several historic buildings and even closed down the zoo! So I had leisure to relax and take my time heading down to breakfast. There were...
I had to get up early this morning, since I had made an appointment to see the Duke University Lemur Center, a forty-five minute ride north of Raleigh. As usual, I tried to outwit my GPS unit and turned off...
It was wonderful waking up in a lovely big house with balconies overlooking the sea. I watched the sun rising over the Atlantic and then spent leisurely morning researching into North Carolina folklore. Just before lunch, I headed down the...
I headed out early this morning – driving down to Ocracoke Island where Blackbeard the Pirate met his end. According to the stories handed down about this notorious pirate, Blackbeard had a long beard that nearly covered his face. To...
I was thinking about the inaugeration as I got up this morning, pondering what it might mean over time and how the world might look four years from now. Today is packed with activities -- as usual on a spooky...
This is my final day in North Carolina. I have enjoyed myself so much. I cleaned house this morning and packed up the car. Au Sommet was a lovely place to stay in the Outer Banks, and I am reluctant...
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