So away we go, goodbye Sheraton Hotel Charlotte, we are getting back on our original course, and a day earlier too.

We have a few stops along the way, The Wildcat Wayside trail.

The trail boasts both upper and lower falls.

Very pretty, but not the torrential falls we normally encounter.

The trail was flatish and gentle, just my cup of tea.

The visitors centre at Caesars Head state park boasted a scenic view which was all it promised, unfortunately a thin haze obscured the full beauty.

Across the road was Frank Coggins Trail 1.1 miles each way, a lasso shaped trail, deceptively described as easy. Even the park rangers were unsure of its route since it had been rerouted recently.

I moaned and bleated all the way, and we eventually bailed out about 3 quarters of the way round its steep inclines. Ian earned a second ice cream of the day for putting up with my nonsence.

Here we are at Arrowmont stables and cabins in Cullowhee North Carolina. Our home for the next 3 nights. We met Eric the manager who was most helpful.
After freshening up we ventured back out, we were told the horses are let out in the evenings, so the mile or so back to the highway was slow with many horsey stops.

Happs Restaurant had live music, we sampled Fried Cheese Curds. Oh, and a vat of zombie ale for me.

Happy Ian with his somewhat salty build your own pizza.
My turkey sandwich was not to my taste, we sent it back and every employee in the building came by to appologise.

The local entertainment was fine cover versions of the usual fare.
Nice change for us, Then a cautious trip back to the cabin, locking the gate behind us.

Sleep well dear reader, hopefully the horses will let us out again tomorrow xxx