Weaverville High Street at Dusk

This is how I remember Weaverville best of all. The front porch of Blue Mountain Pizza. I loved sitting on front porches of different places and homes in the evening. Not a culture we've got a Britain. Though I guess the climate's to blame!

Quietening of the evening. Light still hanging on in the blue-silver night. A peaceful moment and a vibe to cherish.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Live Music at Blue Mountain Pizza

This was where we joined the live music at Blue Mountain Pizza in Weaverville itself. Wonderful vibe. Good evening. Warm spring air on the front porch. Delicious HUGE pizza, and some appropriate music to accompany a beer. Very nice one indeed. Probably my best memory itself of Weaverville.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Asheville Golden Sunset

One of my complete favourite sunset pictures from Asheville. Amazingly beautiful evening this was. Wound our way up from Downtown Asheville on the north east side of town. I just had to grab this shot en route to get some mighty fine pizza.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Ye Olde West? Ish.

I love these buildings. The style. Reminds me of wild west - except it's not. Just going through the Bat Cave area if I recall correct. Does this style of building have a name? It captures something of a very old feel. Love it. I captured this as we went through in the car.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

The Devil's Head at Chimney Rock State Park

Well, when you've got a rock so entitled and an interest in folklore references in the landscape, you can't escape a visit to such a feature a this.

A large boulder sits on a ledge overlooking the valley; it carries some anthropomorphic features but for some reason (as often is in the US, UK and European countries) is ascribed to The Devil. Why should The Devil have all the interesting rocks?

You have to go right to the top of the stairs at Chimney Rock to get a good view of this diabolical pareidolia.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Happy Independence Day

Boom! It was great being in the USA for Independence Day. I can't quite remember how it worked, but some States (or counties) selling fireworks is illegal. So, if you have a neighbouring State where it is legal, then just over the State Line you get fireworks being sold BIG TIME! When we were here late on 3rd July, pick up trucks were being filled up with fireworks of all description. We obtained a few to contribute for the next night. It was Redneck Mania for explosives, though! I'd hate to have been in one of those pick up trucks if there'd been a wreck.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Me in the Landscape

Yeah, a self indulgent shot, but reminding myself that I have been in that landscape is important. Places that evoke a sense of connection need remembering. This is one of them. Gratitude is the word and the feeling.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Chimney Rock and Lake Lure from The Top

This is one landscape which will stay with me through my living years. Awesome views looking right down on to the outcrop of Chimney Rock itself, and Lake Lure stretching away. Not to mention the forest and mountains. Almost heaven.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.