Day Twenty-Five: Waynesboro,VA

We have officially finished driving the amazing stretch of road called The Blue Ridge Parkway. Thankfully we had good weather today so got to check out the mountain living along the road.
Tomorrow we are off to Philly for memorial weekend.






TTFN,
Ashley

Day Twenty-Four: Floyd,VA

Yesterday was more driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway. I did hike a mile out to see a waterfall even though it was pouring rain. Other than that no photos sadly.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Twenty to Twenty-Two: Pigeon Forge,TN

Arrived safely to Pigeon Forge and decided to grab a dinner and a show. Brandon my old pool friend joined us for the Hatfields & McCoy`s dinner show. It was tasty and hilarious.

 The next day was pouring rain but we still went to Dollywood. Seeing the entire life of Dolly Parton so far was pretty fun. I was able to do some glass blowing which was super educational. Marked it off the old bucket list.

Our last day it finally decided to clear up so we were able to go on a horse back ride into The Smokies as well as splash around in the Splash Country Waterpark.

Overall I`d say Pigeon Forge and Dollywood were a success.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Eighteen and Nineteen: Nashville,TN

7:30
Jeannie Seely
Clare Dunn
Mike Snider
7:30

8:00
The Whites
Gary Mule Deer
Exile
8:00

8:15
INTERMISSION
8:15

8:45
Riders In The Sky
Moe Bandy
The Swon Brothers
8:45

9:15
Diamond Rio
Morgan Evans
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press


This Line-up was to die for. I went in knowing 3 of the performers and walked out downloading all the albums. Had a blast for concert #2

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Twenty-Three: Spruce Pine,NC

Today was the start of The Blue Ridge Parkway.  469 Miles long and we will be driving it in three days. Started out with some poor weather but hoping it lightens up enough to get some good photos.

We stayed at an adorable little inn run by a husband and wife. (as well as their dog and cat)

Due to the crappy weather I wasnt able to get any good scenic photos but we did go to a mineral museum so that was fun.

TTFN,

Ashley 

Day Seventeen: Tuscaloosa,AL

Today was just a drive day. Took a bit longer because Walt forgot some stuff and we had to turn back. Other than that just a slow drive day on the way to Nashville for the next two days.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Thirteen - Day Sixteen: New Orleans,LA

Out of all the years we have done a road trip this is the second location that I have felt right at home. New Orleans had that lively feel to it the entire time we were there. Live music from every street corner and delicious food that I can still taste.

We walked a total of 8 miles on Mother`s Day all around the French Quarter, 7 miles on Monday out to the aquarium and then 5 miles on Wednesday to see St. Louis Cemetery #1. Dinner our first night was at the famous Mulates. I had Red Beans and Rice which were tasty. Monday night we ate on a paddle steamboat up the river. I had my first Bloody Mary and we got to listen to a live performance while on the cruise. Tuesday Night being our last night we ate of the French Quarter so we could have some boiled crawfish. Was a short drive so I could eat 2.5lbs worth of crawfish while walt had fried crawfish tails.

There was so much to see and do while there but for the most part I think we hit the important stops in the time we had.

TTFN,
Ashley