We have been in Asheville, NC for a week and have really enjoyed it. When you mention Asheville to most people they say, "You have to go to the Biltmore. It's so pretty. You must go". Being that we are on a budget and the tickets cost about $40.00 a person, I wasn't that crazy about going. But we ended up getting discounted tickets through the RV park that we stayed at, and we decided to check it out. Wow, was it amazing. I would have really missed out by not going. We ended up going two days in a row, because there was so much to see. We toured the enormous house and the beautiful gardens, drove around the estate through the lush forest and stopped at the winery for a tour and free tasting. We had a blast and even made time for a seminar on wine and chocolate pairings, yummy!
We also went to a place called Chimney Rock (elevation 2,280 feet). It was a total tourist trap compared to most of the places we go hiking, but it had beautiful views. The town of Chimney Rock had a great little barbecue place where you could eat right beside the river. I must take a side bar here and mention to you our obsession with barbecue lately. There really isn't good barbecue in West Palm, unless you go to a place in Hope Sound, locals aptly call the Barbecue Nazi. (If you have ever seen the Seinfeld episode with the Soup Nazi, then you know what I'm talking about. If not, never mind, the joke has passed you by.) So it has been our mission to hit up every little local barbecue place we can find, and boy have we conquered that mission. I think we have found a barbecue place in every town we've visited. My Pop from Texas sure would be proud.
Next stop is Charleston, SC and I can't wait. I hear they have great barbecue...
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Kel-Bel,
So, I have to tell you, I LOVE knowing that some of the comments you're posting on here, reference us and our times together. I feel special. I'm SO THRILLED that you enjoyed the Biltmore, especially considering the cost to get in. I didn't remember that part.
So, in your BBQ adventures, have you conquered the mustard based vs. tomato base, vs. vineagar base debate? When we moved to SC from TX, I had never had anything but tomato based BBQ. I found some of the SC-locals derisively referred to that as "Ketchup" based BBQ. It was a difficult transition at first, but I managed.
Mirko is loving improv class with Jesse & Frank @ GC. It's interesting to hear his take on the lessons/techniques. Remember when I'd quizz you on what you learned the night before?
Love and kisses.
P.S. - When are you headed back to our neck of the woods for the wedding. I DON'T WANT TO MISS THE GREENE's!
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