Becky in the Mountains

We drove up to North Carolina on Thursday the 10th, and spent the day with Becky and Jerry and Juli. It was a wonderful time that included, rock skipping, a little ping pong, a leisurely stroll, wonderful weather, great conversations, yummy munchies and a GORgeous drive through the Blue Ridge! We love their rustic cabin retreat - it truly is a real getaway.



A lovely corner of the yard.




Jerry perusing the Smoky Mountains Trees Book.



Becky perusing the Smoky Mountains Wildflower Book.



On the drive home we picked these, since we had discussed "what are those blooming trees along Hwy 215?"
Steve decided these are probably Halesia carolina rather than Halesia monticola.
Carolina Silverbells rather than Mountain silverbells.



And these are Amelanchier arborea or Serviceberry.
Also is known as service-tree or shadbush
"Sarviceberry" traditionally used in mountain wedding services - hence the name.



Steve on the porch of their cabin.



I had to see if I could match the ambiance of Laura's rocking chair photo -- (I had blog365 envy...)