We had a great time going wherever we pleased, and since we brought our lunches, we were able to eat at our leisure! No being tied down to finding restaurants!
At the rocking chair overlook, just below the Pisgah Inn and Restaurant, there were many people with dogs. And one couple was sipping a nice red wine in wine glasses...perhaps from the restaurant, or maybe they brought it! Helen thought up the idea of just eating our lunch there, even though we had brought lawn chairs along in case we had stopped at a stupendous overlook where we wished to eat.
All that spontaneity was fun, and challenging. We'd drive up to an overlook, and Helen would say, do you want to stop? We did stop more often than many times past, because this was our first trip on this strip of the Parkway. So we'd stop either for the view, or to see the elevation there.
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ReplyDeleteThe views from the Parkway are beautiful. Sounds like a fun day, lovely photos. Hubby and I enjoy packing a lunch for our day trips. Enjoy your day, have a great new week!
I often forget about how hard it is to find restaurants our in the boonies. Well, this time we were prepared! The Pisgah Inn is only open for a few more days...closes Oct 31. All booked up with reservations I assume.
Delete...you had a beautiful day for your opening.
ReplyDeleteThere have been so many beautiful days lately...Indian Summer we used to call this. Today will get to 70 degrees F.
DeleteBreathtaking views..how high were you on those lookout points?
ReplyDeleteI think the first one was the one posted yesterday, 2900 feet, and we went past the highest point on the parkway, (coming up in a post soon) at 6053, Black Mountain, where we live is only 2398 feet.
DeleteI love this mountain view road trip that you Helen took. it really is so beautiful there. So many places for a nice picnic!
ReplyDeleteSo fun was the theme of the day...beauty everywhere!
DeleteWhat a wonderful time seeing the sights and enjoying the fall colors! We often pack lunches when we go on road trips as we never know what will be open and it saves us time.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed...and I lost my cooler for big picnics (gave it to a son to take food home) in August. Now is not the time to find another one. But individual lunch cooler worked just fine for me this time.
DeleteThe views are stunning, thanks for taking us along.
DeleteGlad to share it with you...more to come tomorrow!
DeleteWhat a lovely road trip for agreeable companions!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun roadbtrip! We like to bring food with us too. Its economical and allows for spontaneity. Such gorgeous views, Bar!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views!
ReplyDeleteA splendid way to spend the day. Terrific shots.
ReplyDeleteMore gorgeous views, nice!
ReplyDeleteDriving,views, and picnic lunches sound pretty wonderful.
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