Diamorpha

What a hike! The pictures don't do it justice. It was spectacular -- my friend said her favorite hike in GA. It was worth the monster 2 hour drive to the park (better on the way home after rush hour). Sun was shinning all day.

Diamorpha only bloom for 3 weeks in water pools on granite formations (think Mars with pretty flowers). It looked fake -- incredible pools of flowers and then barren rock. The rock has naturally broken in lots of areas -- quarry-like feel.

There were trails in the woods and a water cascade we could walk along side.

We met the ranger station Pittie who was rescued in the woods and is now the official mascot of the park. A nice ranger helped us piece together the hike. Found a grave from 150 years ago. The woman who lived on her land wanted to be buried next to her babies in unmarked graves.

Back to our area for lunch, drop off to the new house, and a quick turn around for my volunteer meeting. The volunteer meeting lasted until 9:30 -- eek, late night for me after a full day.

We almost had an offer on the house, but they decided to go with new construction at the 11th hour. Damn, but getting closer, I guess.

Asheville today. My sister has plans, my neighbor is out of town -- just me and time to ground again. My intention for this trip is SLOW and deliberate. Wander where the day takes me -- no time table, no obligation, saying 'yes' to anything that interests me, leaving whatever doesn't. 

I'm going to get a later start because I want to run Duke this morning. I think the fun for today will be a stop in historic Franklin on my way. I'll get into Asheville late afternoon and most of my usual things will be closed. I might settle in with a book, food I'm bringing along, and have a quiet night. Or not -- as I said, whatever moves me. A little adventure ...

Have a good day. Later gators.