More fun in Western North Carolina!

I’ve been on a couple of hikes this week. They were both about 6 miles. Afterwards, it usually takes me a few hours of rest to recover, but I have been sick with respiratory and chest congestion. I finally went … Continue reading →

Hiking, James Bok recipes, and paint by number!

Recently I hiked with a Meetup group off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina and I think it may be my favorite hike so far! The views were outstanding and it’s so nice to be out in nature … Continue reading →

It’s been a great summer!

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted. I’ve been doing much of the same, going to the Y, hiking, cycling, playing games with groups, socializing, and cooking. There’s a class at the Y called shapes. It’s a combination of … Continue reading →

Cooking, Card making, and hiking

In the past, I’ve mentioned that I enjoy cooking…mainly trying new recipes. I tried one from a blog called Calla’s clean eats. It’s a rice cake with a thin layer of Greek yogurt topped with your fruit of choice. It’s … Continue reading →

Fun, fun, fun!

More fun to report… I went on a boat ride with a group of people at Lake Lure and had lunch afterwards. Beautiful homes are perched on the side of the lake. The weather was perfect – ’70s. Every week … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Chimney Rock State Park and Elf Leaf Farm

The last couple of days have been nice! I went hiking with a Meetup group at Chimney Rock State Park. Hickory Nut Falls is a beautiful trail within the park and the 404-ft waterfall is impressive. Yesterday I went with … Continue reading →

Hiking Fawn Lake Loop, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls Trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest

Friday I participated in a Pilates class at the Y. It feels good to be active. It was a pretty day so I decided to drive a half an hour from Hendersonville, North Carolina to Dupont State Recreational Forest and … Continue reading →