Like so many other things, COVID-19 really did a number on our 25th anniversary plans!  We had booked our tour, had our airline tickets and were all set to tour the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.  Unfortunately, that was not to be, but we did want to get away in celebration of our anniversary, even if it was just for a few days.  Willie found Riverdance, a former bed and breakfast, now more like an airbnb, and we were fortunate to be able to get a suite for three days. 

The owners, Callie and Dave were very gracious and accommodating, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with them (would highly recommend them).  Riverdance itself is beautifully appointed and located in a gorgeous setting.  Be sure and check them out at http://riverdancenc.com.

But before we even got to our home away from home for the next few days, we toured a little of the area, stopping at the only dam on the Nolichuckey River.

(BTW - These are not the best pictures....still getting used to a new camera, but I still love taking photos of our adventures!)

I don't remember seeing these wildflowers before, but they were EVERYWHERE!!

We also took a walk along Big Laurel Creek, and even though it was pretty muddy, we still enjoyed the views.

And sometimes this was our path!

Due to the recent rains, we would occasionally see small waterfalls!

This was a neat little vignette...the spider and its reflection!

There is a lot of water activity in the area, and it was fun to see these two kayakers...especially watching him watch out for her as they made their way down the creek.

Mr. Man in his beloved outdoors....

But, oh, the wildflowers!!  

The flower may not be in focus, but the eye of the grasshopper is!

Then we did a little exploring...going down Stackhouse Road to an access on the French Broad River where they pick up the rafters.  What was interesting was on the drive back up, I noticed what looked like a Barbie on a telephone pole...and it was!  There were several Barbies and Kens nailed to telephone poles...interesting!

And then it was on to our home away from home for the next several days. 

After settling in and enjoying our dinner, we enjoyed the firepit.  

May have taken awhile to get going, but we ended up with a nice fire and a nice evening.  Looking forward to what tomorrow's adventures have in store for us!