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
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
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
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
This past week I went for a lovely walk with a new friend… Took a walk in my new neighborhood… Attended a Meetup event at a brewery… checked out the Hendersonville Farmers market… and moved into my new temporary home… … Continue reading
Yesterday, I attended an Airbnb experience that used high voltage electricity to create a pattern on wood. Next a laser is used to imprint a graphic of your choice. Finally you paint them. Although I was the only person in … Continue reading
I’m in an Airbnb now until June 6th, that’s when my four month lease starts for a cute two-bedroom cottage in Hendersonville. Then I’ll be in another cute cottage in Asheville for 6 months. It’s a relief to have accommodations … Continue reading
Yesterday, I checked out an amazing scenic overlook called Jump Off Rock in Hendersonville, North Carolina. From there I drove to Brevard and walked on Main Street. Brevard is charming and has a really nice vibe. The 2.5 hour drive … Continue reading
After a grueling 5-day cross-country trip (with two days of torrential rain), I finally arrived at my Asheville Airbnb. I only have this one until the 14th, so I’ve been busy researching places to live. I found one in Hendersonville, … Continue reading
I found out a couple of days ago that I have a complex torn meniscus and baker’s cyst in my injured knee. I had been trying to take it easy and let it heal, but it didn’t get any better. … Continue reading
Friday’s adventure began with a dermatologist appt. an hour and a half from Kanab in St. George, Utah. Then I went for a 20 mile bike ride along the Virgin River. Unfortunately, my battery died about a mile before the … Continue reading
Yesterday I was fortunate to visit the Lower Antelope Canyon. I’ve heard about it for years and finally got to see it. I went through a tour operator called Ken’s Tours, based in Page, Arizona. It’s only a half a … Continue reading
Yesterday was fun! I cycled 20 miles on Zion Canyon Scenic Road. Since there are mainly shuttle buses beginning April 1st, it was peaceful without traffic. Amazingly beautiful! I also volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the medical cat … Continue reading
Thursday’s adventures began before sunrise. I drove from Kanab, Utah to hike in Page, Arizona. I was the only person on the 3.5 mile hike. Then I stopped at the grocery (since it’s so expensive here in Kanab) and drove … Continue reading
Tuesday I drove an hour from Kanab to Hurricane, Utah and hiked a 2-mile trail. It was short and easy, but that’s what I wanted. Then I went to Zion Canyon Hot Springs and spent a couple of hours soaking … Continue reading
I didn’t want a long drive on Easter, so I discovered two beautiful areas to go cycling with my e-bike. The first stop was at Jackson Flat Reservoir in Kanab. It’s only 3.5 mi around the lake, but the views … Continue reading