This hill coming up from the lake doesn't look as steep as it really is. I would hate to drive our RV down it. We like riding our bikes but it is so steep around here the bikes are staying packed until we get to the next stop.
They are in need of rain around here as our dock on Lake Hartwell shows. The last time we were here the lake was full. It is very relaxing sitting by the lake drinking beer and enjoying the views.
As I mentioned we love to eat out (who doesn't?). Saturday evening we let Garmin chose a restaurant for us and it was fantastic. We went to Paesanos Italian Restaurant in Seneca, SC and had the best meal ever. I wolfed down the baked ziti and Bev was able to get 3 meals out of her spaghetti. Of course we had to have dessert "apple crisp cheese cake" which was to die for. We enjoyed the place so much we will be back there for our 48th anniversary on October 19th.
Yesterday we took a ride in the "upcountry". We drove along scenic Highway 11 where the Blue Ridge mountains tumble their way through the northwest corner of the state. The trees are changing but I thought the colors are a bit muted. Maybe it is because of the drought in this area.
Our first stop was Oconee Station State Historic Site. From 1792 to 1799 this was a military outpost in response to raids by the Creek Indians. A trading post was established in 1795 by an Irish immigrant named William Richards. These are the only buildings that survived.
Our next stop was Nantahala National Forest and Whitewater Falls which is located on the border of South and North Carolina. It was a pleasant 1/2 mile hike up a blacktop path to the falls. As you can see the leaves are just changing but are not as brilliant as the northeast.
Bev is walking to the fence to enjoy the views.
From there we headed back to the camper with a short stop for groceries. It was a very pleasant day enjoying the scenery. Traveling in an RV is great because the view out the window is always changing. By staying longer at each stop we can spend more time enjoying the many sights of each place we visit.
Back at the camper I caught up on "Nicks Blog" which I like to read daily. Nick & Terry are full time RVers who publish the Gypsy Journal Newspaper. I enjoy his daily blog about their travels and experiences. Nick also writes a "Bad Nick" blog which expresses his non RVing thoughts. Check him out at http://gypsyjournalrv.com I think you will enjoy it too.
Tom & Bev enjoying the RV lifestyle.
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