Mt. Mitchell was cloudy.

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I've ridden past many times but this time I stopped.

https://scpictureproject.org/oconee-county/moody-spring.html




From the Blue Ridge parkway looking towards Brevard, NC




Mt Mitchell. 45f, low cloud and about 40 mph wind. Brrr.

Hooray for heated handlebar grips.

https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park




Looking towards Mt. Mitchell summit.







Stayed at the Motel 6 Tunnel Rd /I 40. Must have stayed here over a dozen times over the years. NOW there's a $5 up charge if you want a room with a fridge.

Full moon is near. The world famous "Root Bar" of which I am a member.

http://ashvegas.com/the-root-bar-swannanoas-best-dive-bar-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary-dec-13



The food truck is outside most nights




The filling was good. The taco shell was bland, so bland.




Next morning this fat bloke kept shadowing me.

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Next morning the cold front that brought the low cloud yesterday had blown through leaving clear blue skies.

Devils Courthouse











View from Cowee Mountain Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-5kuIJJjx0&feature=youtu.be

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Well bugger it.

Wrong forum.

[Grandpot]

Well bugger it.

Wrong forum.

Right church, wrong pew.