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Our week in Asheville flew by. We did make it to the Biltmore House one day-talk about excessive! It was great though and not to be missed if in the area. We also took a downtown walking tour with Cathy. It was very interesting. There are lots of historic buildings and the downtown area is being revitalized.
When we left Asheville we headed for the coast. Ellen's brother Tom and his wife Carolyn live in Shallotte. It was an all day trip since we were traveling on Friday of Memorial Day week end. (What were we thinking?) Also, you have to go out of North Carolina into South Carolina (near Myrtle Beach) and then back into North Carolina. We had to make a fuel stop for the motorhome and paid the highest price yet-$3.77 per gallon.
We made it to Shallotte found their house and promptly had the motorhome stuck in the sand beside their driveway. After several futile attempts to get out we finally called our Good Sam road service for a tow truck. We made it out and eventually were settled for the night.
We have been busy seeing the sights in this area. Again there is so much to do we hardly know where to start. We took the ferry to Bald Head Island and saw the island by golf cart. We climbed to the top of the lighthouse affectionately known as "Old Baldy". What a great day.
Another day we drove to Myrtle Beach to go to Alligator Adventure. It is known as the reptile capital of the world and we could see why. You cannot believe how many alligators we saw as well as the snakes and other critters on display.
Friday we were off again past Myrtle Beach to Brookgreen Gardens. What an amazing place! It is acres of fabulous gardens and world-renowned sculptures. You are amazed at what you see at every turn. It was definitely worth the drive. We are taking a couple of days to re energize and then who knows what we will do next.
When we left Asheville we headed for the coast. Ellen's brother Tom and his wife Carolyn live in Shallotte. It was an all day trip since we were traveling on Friday of Memorial Day week end. (What were we thinking?) Also, you have to go out of North Carolina into South Carolina (near Myrtle Beach) and then back into North Carolina. We had to make a fuel stop for the motorhome and paid the highest price yet-$3.77 per gallon.
We made it to Shallotte found their house and promptly had the motorhome stuck in the sand beside their driveway. After several futile attempts to get out we finally called our Good Sam road service for a tow truck. We made it out and eventually were settled for the night.
We have been busy seeing the sights in this area. Again there is so much to do we hardly know where to start. We took the ferry to Bald Head Island and saw the island by golf cart. We climbed to the top of the lighthouse affectionately known as "Old Baldy". What a great day.
Another day we drove to Myrtle Beach to go to Alligator Adventure. It is known as the reptile capital of the world and we could see why. You cannot believe how many alligators we saw as well as the snakes and other critters on display.
Friday we were off again past Myrtle Beach to Brookgreen Gardens. What an amazing place! It is acres of fabulous gardens and world-renowned sculptures. You are amazed at what you see at every turn. It was definitely worth the drive. We are taking a couple of days to re energize and then who knows what we will do next.
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