One last, actually first and last, hike outside of Asheville before heading south to Charleston. We hiked Chimney Rock, it was the sight of several scenes in The Last of the Mohicans. Although only around 4.5 miles round trip, it was quite an elevation climb with the bonus of over 500 steps to climb the last segment. I really didn’t get why Joanie and Brettski decided to skip their evening workout…really sucks, this is the one I was going to join them. D a r n.
Asheville turned out to be a really great town, we finished our last evening having a bottle of wine and a smorgasbord of cheese at South Slope before heading to New Belgium Brewery for a nightcap. Seems to be a pattern since we picked up Brett, hikes every so often but pretty consistent drinking…she is such a bad influence.
Today we drove 4 hours to Charleston, what a beautiful city. Can’t wait to explore tomorrow…
Starting the trail.
In the grotto.
I hate stairs, but, down is more better.
Hike…eat…drink.
El Diablo uno y dos.
Jump…
Now…
No, you have a big head.
Hello South Carolina.
We loves us some parks.
The Bat House.
Big Al followed me part of the way.
Ice cream at the top…just a few steps you say?
What a view.
U S A
Always will be my baby.
McGaffs On The Fly 