Departure was delayed due to Sandra's surprising me with breakfast.
Three egg omelets with spinach onion tomato mozzarella and a hint of garlic, rosemary home fries, thick cut local bacon, and parsley so I could have something to share with the dog… that’s right, the dog likes parsley.
Once I cleaned up the kitchen I prepared for blast off.
The BRP junction is just up the road from me. I passed it by on my way towards Cherokee.
Riding down the mountain towards Cherokee.
Rain clouds ahead.
Hwy 74 west near Bryson City.
I got a couple of miles into the Nantahala Gorge before the darkening sky ahead made me turn tail and run.
I was able to return home via the BRP with only a few sprinkles of rain hitting me
BRP tunnel
Down the mountain back into Maggie Valley. A few drops of rain just as I exited the BRP.
Bike safely tucked up in bed and I'm back in the house shed of bike gear.
As I walk up the stairs from the basement I can hear the rain drumming on the metal roof above me.
Rain in the trees by the creek.
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