Sorry we haven't had a chance to update this for a while. I'll start from Raleigh, NC. We left Erica's apartment and drove about 4 hours west to Asheville, North Carolina to visit Forest and Wren (some old friends of Will's). They have an awesome place and two really cute dogs named Harriet and Smoky. Once we got there we all went to walk the dogs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The leaves were all turning and it was so beautiful there. Forest and Wren took us to this awesome chicken and biscuits place for dinner that night. It's called Bojangles and it's only in North Carolina. We really enjoyed our time in Asheville and definitely recommend it if you ever visit the south!
The next morning (Sunday) we got up and began our drive to Blairsville, Georgia. We both agreed that it was one of the most beautiful drives we've ever taken. We took the Smoky Mountain Expressway, with scenic views of the mountains and foliage. As soon as we find the photo cord we'll post some pictures. Once we arrived at the Vogel State Forest Campground, we checked in and set up our tent. Then we headed back out to eat dinner at this delicious ribs place called Rib Country.
This morning we were about to check out of the campground and we realized that we had a flat tire. The campground rangers were nice enough to take the nail out and patch up the tire for us. We only had to listen to a little lecture about putting Jesus first in our relationship. But, the tire is holding up fine. Then we got on the road and drove through Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi to get to Memphis, Tennessee (where we are now). We had dinner at this great place called Leonard's,(which we had looked up in the book Roadfood Ethan gave us.) It's famous for it's pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw on top. They were the first barbecue joint to do that to their sandwiches, and they have been doing it since they opened in 1922. It was excellent! Tomorrow we plan on checking out downtown Memphis, and then heading to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Thanks for reading!
2 comments:
Hi Will & Mel!
I love reading your blog! It sounds like you are having an amazing journey and there is so much more to see...I hope there are no more problems with the car. Rhonda and Jared left today for VT to look at Middlebury and then Dartmouth. It's so great having them here. Keep writing and safe travels.
Love, Mom (Carol)
sounds so fun and beautiful! keep us updated! xo, addie, max & tucker
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