Friday, August 29, 2014
Free Supper!
One of the many benefits of renting a cabin is that you can bring and prepare your own yummy vegan food.
Cornish pasties with a side of succotash. Mmmmmm...
Roan Mtn State Park
A short 25 minute drive to Roan Mtn SP. Perfect weather today.
Roan Mtn has very nice staff, and well-kept grounds.
We opted for a number of shorter trails, rather than tackle any of the longer ones.
The Miller Homestead was neat to walk through.
Raven Rock trail had some strenuous inclines, but a decent view at the summit. Maybe not as breathtaking as some of the relatively nearby Linville Gorge vistas, but still nice. And we had the entire trail system to ourselves today (Friday).
Roan Mtn has very nice staff, and well-kept grounds.
We opted for a number of shorter trails, rather than tackle any of the longer ones.
The Miller Homestead was neat to walk through.
Raven Rock trail had some strenuous inclines, but a decent view at the summit. Maybe not as breathtaking as some of the relatively nearby Linville Gorge vistas, but still nice. And we had the entire trail system to ourselves today (Friday).
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The Mason Jar Cafe
Downtown Newland is 5 minutes away.
I believe the best restaurant in town is The Mason Jar.
The baked brie may be expensive, but it's pastry-coated caramel-drizzled awesomeness. We had it as an app, but it would make a great dessert too.
The veggie plate options are very fresh and yummy, although the usual "country style" (fried and slightly greasy). The black bean burger is quite tasty (also country style). ;)
The pie desserts sound delicious, but we were too stuffed to partake.
It has been quite a while since we geocached, so we thought we'd give it a go.
There's a very good one off of a surprisingly nice Riverwalk, next to a relatively amazing public urban garden. Well worth checking out.
I believe the best restaurant in town is The Mason Jar.
The baked brie may be expensive, but it's pastry-coated caramel-drizzled awesomeness. We had it as an app, but it would make a great dessert too.
The veggie plate options are very fresh and yummy, although the usual "country style" (fried and slightly greasy). The black bean burger is quite tasty (also country style). ;)
The pie desserts sound delicious, but we were too stuffed to partake.
It has been quite a while since we geocached, so we thought we'd give it a go.
There's a very good one off of a surprisingly nice Riverwalk, next to a relatively amazing public urban garden. Well worth checking out.
The Cabin
Cabin / chalet / cottage / whatever is a smidge up the mountainside, but only a limited view.
Inside it's a rather nice and tidy place.
Our only significant complaint was that the cabin was a bit musty smelling. It'd been a few weeks since anyone had used the cabin, and there was likely a slight water / mold problem.
So, sometimes VRBO saves you money, and sometimes there are a few oddities to deal with.
Inside it's a rather nice and tidy place.
A decent-sized deck out back also.
Our only significant complaint was that the cabin was a bit musty smelling. It'd been a few weeks since anyone had used the cabin, and there was likely a slight water / mold problem.
So, sometimes VRBO saves you money, and sometimes there are a few oddities to deal with.
To Newland!
Three and one half hours to get to our Mountain Laurel Hideaway rental cabin.
Halfway there we stopped for lunch at Century Chinese buffet. The buffet had nothing of interest on it, but luckily the menu had a number of tofu options. Surprisingly good, and a great price. Two thumbs up.
You know you're getting very close when you can see Grandfather Mountain:
You know you're getting very close when you can see Grandfather Mountain:
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