May 30, 2010
Roanoke, VA to Stecoah, NC
We awoke this morning to sunny skies and a darkened room, Ed's Home Theatre Room has no windows...so I think that this is the latest we've slept on the trip. As we began stirring, Ed was soon up with the offer to make breakfast...and being huge fans of food...Larry and I were more than happy to eat! The only disappointing part was when I asked Ed about coffee....and he said he didn't own a coffee maker becasuse he didn't drink the stuff. I almost cried.
Shortly after eating and showering, we loaded our bikes and were on the road. I'd really like to say "Thanks" again to Ed and Beth. The were extremely hospitable, gave us some great advice on where to ride and what to see and made one helluva breakfast.
Inmate eteller's abode in Roanoke, VA
Ed and his girlfriend Beth. Sorry to post a pic with your eye closed guys!
Larry, Ed and Myself shortly before our departure
Blue Ride Parkway
The views were spectacular.
Amazing colors...again, the pictures just don't do it justice.
Twisties.
Heh heh heh....Rocky Knob....
I'm having so much fun on these roads...
At Ed's suggestion, we peeled off the Blue Ridge Parkway and headed into Galax to the Galax Smokehouse for lunch. That was a good suggestion on Ed's part...and a good choice on ours.
The Smokehouse Fried Potatoes. Pulled Pork, Cheese and Fried Potatoes. Om Nom Nom.
The Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smokehouse Mashed Potatoes and the Hush Puppies have already disappeared...
Normally, I fly to North Carolina. I like getting here this way much better.
Mountain Views
We met this elderly couple when we were pulling off for a break on the BRP. Said his name was Santa something and he was riding a 99 Honda PC800. They told us about some great roads that we just had to ride. He and Mrs both rode their own ride and were a delight to talk to. Santa, sir...we will hit the 181 our next time down.
Now, to explain this picture I guess I should talk about Simon. Simon is my $49 Canadian Tire GPS Unit. He's a Curtis GPD390 that has Sygic Maps. Normally he gets me where I need to go. Unfortunately, its not always the easiest or most direct route. Last year he sent us on a delightful ride through a cornfield and he tried to send us through the Business District of Allentown, PA. However, sending us down NC Route 221 was one of his better choices. The twisties on this road were incredible and the ending at Grandfather Mountain was fitting.
We stopped a a Denny's in Black Mountain, NC for Supper and grabbed some of the free WiFi to post our location to Facebook so family would be worried, and after supper slabbed the remaining miles to Stecoah, NC and our destination of Kickstand Lodge. For those that are looking for a really nice place to stay, KSL is an awesome Motorcyle Campground. The owner, Mo is all aces and she treats everyone like family, but more about that tomorrow.
We'd finally made it to the destination and home for the next three days. Tomorrow....to slay the Dragon!
C.
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