Saturday, May 18, 2019: Day 7, Nashville, TN to Asheville, NC
Lori and I finally arrived in Asheville, NC to begin our northward journey along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway famed for its beautiful scenic vistas.
Departing Nashville, however, the hauntingly beautiful ‘Okechobee Wind’ performed by 90-year old mandolin master Jesse McReynolds last night at The Grand Ole Opry House kept playing over in my heart, and mind…a truly wonderful ending to a memorable day in the country music capitol.
This view welcomed us as we entered the Great Smokey Mountains by way of the Cherokee National Forest. The temperatures cooled to an invigorating upper 60’s as we fortunately managed to skirt a localized thunderstorm with only a handful of face-stinging rain showers…
We finally settled in for the night in preparation for our moto journey north to Ft. Belvoir, VA near Washington, DC. Phase 2 begins Sunday!
Andy & Lori indulging in a 70 MPH selfie! Great work, Lori!
Raven Tales 
Wow honestly you two look FANTASTIC! I know when you send me something Andy it’s worth opening! Sounds like a great trip!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
❤️~Shellece
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We have been unbelievably blessed and wanted to share our adventures!
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