Here’s a selection of images from the departure to the arrival and stay in Asheville, North Carolina.
good-bye childhood home
ready to go
later, Mark. thanks for the gum
a lake
a barn
Friendsville, TN - on the way to Maryville
thanks Adam and Tessie for the bed and the food and the games
a creek to enjoy an orange by
my sweet water dispensing system
overlook from the dragon
another view
the bike was there
another overlook
one more
this one too
border crossing
not what i had intended, but i like this one. puts things into perspective
a nice lake before reaching the dragon
this was after the dragon. i was exhausted and welcomed the downhill. just after i took this picture i looked behind me and found out that i had just climbed a 9% grade for about a mile or so. i walked most of it.
first night of camping. 6 miles east of Tuskeegee. hammock still works
hammock pride
penny stove in action
making rice and canned chicken
took my shirt off on day three because it was so hot. badly burned. yikes.
view from the road
highway 74. interstate speeds. 3 feet of shoulder, one foot of drunk bumps, six inches away from the white line. that leaves about 1.5 feet or less of ridable shoulder. not cool.
Ryan and Joella. ya’ll were great to surf with. thanks so much for everything.
just after the rain on day 4
post-rain beauty
made it
the view from the awesome apartment in Asheville at sunset
ginger
spelling “LOVE” with sparklers
wings
tried to make a swallow
July 6th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Great pictures. Glad you made it through the dragon.
Miss you already.
kara
July 6th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Great pictures. As with all vacations we forget some of the little things - did you bring Aloe? or sunscreen?
July 6th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Hi Matt, These are great pictures that sunburn doesn’t look good for sure. Keep that shirt on boy. You are something else what a tropper god bless you and he will keep you safe
July 6th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Didnt get past the third picture. I stared at myself in a daze for at least 45 minutes, then my alarm went off, and I had to go to work.
I will look at the remaining pictures when I get home.
I owe you a rock return when you finish.
July 13th, 2008 at 4:14 am
my wings are awesome! and you got ginger! and your almost swallow! (insert joke here)
i will post the pics i took of you soon, but here’s the “LOVE” one to tide you over. check my site for the rest..
it was so great meeting you otis!
i wish you the best of luck in the rest of your trip, and catch us on the way back down?
July 13th, 2008 at 4:15 am
oh crap it wouldn’t let me post a picture, oh well, go here:
http://lydiasee.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/4th-of-july-and-learning/
July 14th, 2008 at 2:49 am
I have been really astonished by your preparation work - penny stove, racks, and packs. Whoa dude! You and Josh with all your buddies always made, created, and did some interesting things, your creative designs and curiosity never ceases to amaze me. The Lord created some beautiful spots on this earth, and North Carolina is one of my most favorite. Thanks for posting the pictures and updates Matthew.