Summer in Asheville / Hendersonville, North Carolina

My summer has been great! I’m doing all of the things I enjoy…hiking, cycling, attending classes at the YMCA (even Yoga recently), socializing, and cooking. I’m the one in the orange below. I went bowling. It’s been a while, but … Continue reading

Loving life in Hendersonville, North Carolina

This week’s activities were pretty much on par with the usual. I went for a 6 mile hike with my Sunday group. Situated on the edge of a mountain with a beautiful view  to the left for most of the … Continue reading

Socializing, meeting a date at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic site, chasing waterfalls in Cashiers, North Carolina, and an early 4th of July celebration!

The other day, I went walking again with the Henderson County Welcome Club. The park where we walk is lovely. I’ve been out with a lady a couple of times and I invited her over for lunch and a walk. … Continue reading

Hiking in the Blue Ridge mountains, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Lake Junaluska and dating again…

Since Friday I went hiking near the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I was supposed to go with a Meetup group, but I got the time wrong and got there too early, so I decided to do it … Continue reading

Worshiping in the Wild, The Park at Flat Rock, and dining near Lake Lure, North Carolina

Sunday I went with a group called Worship in the Wild and hiked 5.5 miles in Candler, North Carolina, not far from Asheville. They were very friendly and the hike was somewhat challenging, just the way I like it. I … Continue reading

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, hiking Catawba Falls in North Carolina, and visiting Henderson County wineries

I joined the Blue Ridge Bicycle club here in Hendersonville, North Carolina. My first ride was 13 miles on country roads, and it was gorgeous! I’m the one on the left with the neon green shirt. This past Friday I … Continue reading

Birthday celebration and exploring Grovewood Village Museums

I’m enjoying living here in Hendersonville, N.C.  Everything is within 5 to 10 minutes…the Y, the grocery, the car wash, restaurants, hair salon, and the bike trail is 1 minute away.  Saturday I went to a nearby winery and enjoyed … Continue reading

Exploring Spartanburg, South Carolina and hiking Bear Wallow Mountain trail

My latest adventures include an hour drive from Hendersonville, N.C. to Spartanburg, S. C.  I’ve never been there. I explored Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. There are walking trails and water features. I also checked out the downtown area and … Continue reading

Bodega Mezquita Ribera Restaurant in Cordoba, Spain

Yesterday, it didn’t rain until late evening and the Roman bridge has been reopened. I had an early dinner and went to Bodega Mezquita Ribera Restaurant. I had sangria, the Mazamorra Cordobesa la Antepasada Blanca del Salmorejo (a cold almond … Continue reading

2025 in Review

2025 began with a month-long trip to Puerto Rico! I spent a couple of weeks on the West Coast near Rincon, a week in Fajardo, a few nights in the mountains, and a week in Old San Juan. I got … Continue reading

Hiking in the snow and Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver and its suburbs are a sprawling metropolis. Now that I moved to Lone Tree from Golden, I’m closer to other trails for hiking. I went with one of my groups for an evening hike. The lights were pretty. I … Continue reading