I had the opportunity to go "back home" to North Carolina for a few days and spend some time in one of my favorite little towns, Blowing Rock. It has been one of my favorites since I was a little girl. There's really no place like it. I would love to describe for you just how special it is, but...I would not do it justice. I took a few photographs (OK, more than a few), and I thought I'd share some with you.
I realize you can't hear the sounds of the leaves crunching under my feet or taste the sweetness of the fresh-picked Honey Crisp apples I enjoyed on the side of the road or smell the wonderful aroma of wood burning in the fireplace, but I wanted to share what I could.
If you're ever in North Carolina during "peak season" when the leaves are changing, it's worth it to make the drive to Blowing Rock and take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There's an entrance to it located right off Main Street.
There's a reason October is my favorite month, and autumn is my favorite season.
And every one of those reasons can be found in Blowing Rock.
Those last two pictures remind me of the peace that I found in a special creek when I was a kid. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny you should mention that, Laura, as I had a special creek when I was little, as well. It was my peaceful place, too. :)
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