Visiting Asheville, NC

 We have not had a MH trip since we went to SA in May, and we were due for one. After we got home from SA, the refrigerator in the MH would not get cool enough. After multiple attempts to repair on our own we called the service people we bought out home refrigerator from and they said there was a leak in the freon, and it couldn't be repaired. Well, it was 10 years old, and I guess that's about how long appliances last these days.

We ended up getting one like the one we have at home, but with a few more bells and whistles. It is another French door with water and ice in the door. At least we have a working refrig now. On with our travels.

We decided to go to Asheville, NC. It wasn't too long a drive, and it would be Abby's first trip in the MH and Bentley's first trip without his brothers. We hadn't been to Asheville in several years and it's such a nice place. I like it because they have a wonderful yarn shop that I go to when I am here, and they have moved into a new place with a 4000 sq ft shop. You can't beat that.

We left Saturday morning, driving down I -75 to I- 40. As we got closer to Asheville, the Smoky Mountains came into view. It was a beautiful drive, but the roads were a bit curvy for my taste.

Bentley was enjoying the ride up front.

Abby was riding on the steps, since she knew that was the way out. Every little noise was scary to her.

We were staying at the Bear Creek RV Campground. There were no bears or creek in site, but it was a good location as it was on the west side of Asheville. Our site was a back in and not terribly spacious, but we did have a mountain view as we were on the top level.

Home - Asheville Bear Creek Rv and Campground

 

After we settled in, we took the kitties out in their strollers. They both enjoyed the fresh air and watching the birds, bugs and people.

For dinner, we wanted to go somewhere close by, and we saw this place on the map called the Moose Cafe. 

Wow, I wish I had taken pictures of the food they served. It was kind of like a Cracker Barrel, but more Mom and Pop. Before we even ordered they brought out 2 of the largest homemade biscuits I have ever seen. They must have been 4" square and 4" tall. I ordered their meatloaf with mashed potatoes and collards. David ordered the spicy stuffed pepper with mac n cheese and pinto beans. OH LORD, the serving sizes were ridiculous. My meatloaf was almost 3" thick and 5" x 5". I couldn't eat it all. We bought the leftovers home and made 2 meatloaf sandwiches out of it the next day. Good grief it was too much food. We'll have to go back for their breakfast one day before we leave. LOL