First, for those of us in the western hemisphere, a map of Europe in 2022 with the countries' names on it would help! The EU/NATO map will be over on my other blog, Living in Black Mountain...
Now back to Montreat...
There's a playground right on Flat Creek in Montreat NC. Now where is a place to park, I wonder...
There's no trouble finding the creek...it runs down the valley right next to the highway (a 2 laner which has 20mph speed limit in Montreat proper.) Montreat is home of Montreat College, which must have been on spring break, because I didn't see any students at all!
Just as the creek continues down hill, everything also is approached by walking down hill, and then uphill to return to the car!
There were a couple of parking lots, with these buildings with various fences around them...leading in the direction of the playground. The college buildings are off in another direction, and I think these are for camp or children's schools...or what?
I tried walking around 2 of the buildings, not seeing anyone, nor finding a way marked to the playground. I was using my walking stick, but my low back made each step painful...so many little steps.
I gladly stopped to snap photos with the phone!
So I went back to the car and drove along the road which was parallel to the highway on the other side of the creek, knowing the playground was somewhere in between them.
Even those of us who live in Europe have trouble remembering exactly where places like Moldova, Kosovo and Azerbaijan are. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are easier as they descend in alphabetical order as I learned from my father's old maps when I was very young. And now, should I ever come across Montreat again, I'll know it's not a misprint for Montreal!
ReplyDeleteI can remember the E/L/L countries, but was surprised there's another one called Russia right next to them. How did I miss that happening? And indeed, Montreat is often signified as Montreal in spell check! It's mainly a Presbyterian retreat center for retired ministers and families, and a college of the same denomination.
DeleteI am sure that getting to Montreal is a real treat.
ReplyDeleteWell, if just one letter changed would push me to Montreal, I think it would be more than a treat!
DeleteI have to wonder if it is pronounced treat or tree-at like Montreal is tree-all. Please answer elsewhere. 😀
DeleteYou find the nicest places to take long walks. Montreat looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the map. It really does help to see where everything is these days.
I just started looking more in-depth to the maps...finding a new little country called Russia next to Lithuania!
DeleteI have a world map on my wall that I got a few years ago. I enjoyed looking at maps when I was younger and still do.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if your world map includes that little slice of Russia by Lithuania? Not connected by land to the bigger country.
DeleteThat is a lovely spot! I enjoyed all the greenery, too. Come on Spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks...the Rhododendrons stay green no matter the weather, snow even can cover them. They do shrivel a bit at times. Soon to have flowers! That will be pretty!
DeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteTHanks William...some days do seem favorable for photos.
DeleteI like the creek. I wish I had traveled more when my ankles were tough enough to walk long distances.
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