Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Waynesville NC -Last 2 Weeks July

The Sunflowers are out



We decide to venture down to Cataloochee Valley to see if we can find some Elk


We pass by Big Foot


We reach the divide, it's all downhill from here

It a very narrow winding road 

We reach the valley and over the bridge


And we come across this young bull



We continue down the road

 Past the cantilever barn

To the end of the road where there is a trail.  We Park, there are no Elk in the field and take Tucson for a short walk.


I love the mountain tiger lilies


We get back to the parking lot just as an Elk comes out from the woods

Getting back into the car this female was heading towards us and my door was locked.  Got in before she came alongside it.


I got her number!



A few more appear in the field


And into the parking lot


And crossing the road


We head back out.  Prettiest horse manure iv ever seen!




Another Elk ahead 


And he's a handsome one!


They're starting to venture out in the fields.  Will have to venture back in the Fall when they are bugling.

It's 90 degrees so we do a ride up to Water Rock Knob.



Much cooler up here.  A little too early for a sunset.



The view across the way looks clearer 




The fog is rolling in

The first view is completely fogged in now.  Time to go.


Found some chairs to replace the loveseat.  Taking it to Scallywags to sell on consignment.


Gary is heading out next week to visit his daughter, grandkids and great grandchildren.  Gotta get stuff done!



























 

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Waynesville NC - First 2 weeks July

 Went to go for a ride but our path was blocked by a Black Rat Snake



A friend of a friend was going to Greeneville TN for an oil change on his Spyder so we tagged along for the ride.

Indulged in a Banana Split after my Colonoscopy 


It's the home of Andrew Johnson


Drop the bikes at the shop



And head into Town for Lunch




Get back and bike still not finished so Gary and I head over to the Museum across the Street






An interesting little Museum and a nice ride

We do a ride up the Parkway to Balsam Mountain and on the way back see a Mother Elk and baby 

The baby is curious and starts approaching us


We be back out when she gets too close