Happy New Year Friends!

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Here we are, the 2025 New Year, with January 1 a day to both reflect and look ahead to the wonderful possibilities in front of us. OK, there are the not-so wonderful possibilities too. I don’t really talk politics here, though I did get my new passport just in case, but many wonderful possibilities shine brightly just waiting for us to embrace them!

Reflecting, we had some great trips together in 2024 so let’s take a look. Then we’ll sneak peek at what 2025 will bring.

Ahh, there is nothing like a walk in the wilderness, so remember to slow down and look around!

Let’s go . . .

The Biltmore Estate’s Mansion

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This is the kind of place that makes you fall in love with history. No, really. Learning of the Gilded Age, both pros and cons, then digging into the personal histories of the people who built such estates. The Biltmore, in Asheville, North Carolina, was built by George Washington Vanderbilt II. We are here for the annual Candlelight Christmas Evening audio tour, arriving at the Entrance about 4:30pm. You are going to love this!

This will take your breath away! Let’s go . . .

SNAP*Shot: Christmas Visit to Myrtle Beach, SC

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Here’s a secret. The best time to travel is the first 16 days in December. Most people are home starting the crazed Christmas shopping and planning season. So I’m flying out to see my brother and sister-in-law who live near Myrtle Beach. Come on along!

How did I get such a picture? Let’s go, I’ll tell you!

Ride~About: Autumn Color Along Tarryall Road

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About an hour from home and 3,000 feet higher, is Tarryall Road which takes us to Tarryall Reservoir. I’ve wanted to travel this quiet back road for some time, but what better time than when autumn color is at peak! This is a new trip for us both. Let’s go.

It gets more and more beautiful . . .