Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Going on up the Parkway and a ways in Mt. Mitchell State Park

 





We stopped for a while and ate our lunches while looking at this view from the parking lot for the closed Mt. Mitchell restaurant. We had brought our lawn chairs also, so it was very comfortable sitting in front of the car. A few other people parked and ate their lunches in their cars while we were there!

Mt. Mitchell is in a North Carolina State Park, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.


The contrast of the yellow leaved trees with the dark green firs or spruces were just wonderful to see.

We were fortunate to have nobody behind us while driving by this view, so Helen backed up so I could get this shot of Burnett Reservoir and Swannanoa



Today's quote:

Do you think that you can clear your mind by sitting constantly in silent meditation? This makes your mind narrow, not clear.
Integral awareness is fluid and adaptable, present in all places and at all times.
That is true meditation… The Tao is clear and simple, and it doesn’t avoid the world.
—Laozi




8 comments:

  1. Hello,
    Beautiful views from your drive on the Parkway. It is nice to have a picnic, with a pretty view.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  2. Forgive me for being mildly jealous. :)
    It's great to pull out the lawn chairs for a picnic lunch.

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  3. ...a beautiful part of the world.

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  4. Such beautiful views there. A lovely parkway drive.

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  5. Beautiful scenery and beautiful views. Great decision to take your lawn chairs with you.

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  6. Barbara, Beautiful fall photos along a great scenic roadway, one of our favorites for sure! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  7. It's been lots of years since I traveled that way. It is a lovely spot of Earth.

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  8. Lovely! It's a beautiful place.

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