Wasting Away Again

Friday, November 12

We’re excited, going to DPAC tonight to see the Broadway play Escape to Margaritaville!  First we went with Katie and Nick to Pour in downtown Durham.  There’s a wall with over 60 taps of beer and wine.  You get an electronic button that activates the tap and allows you to pour a few ounces to taste…and keeps a running tab for you. It is a unique place that I’m sure we will visit again!  Next we went to Boricua Soul, a Puerto Rican/Soul Food Fusion restaurant in the American Tobacco District. The food was wonderful! This restaurant started as a food truck before securing a permanent location.

We had a few minutes before the show so we went to a rooftop to view Durham at night!

Then it was time to Waste Away Again in Margaritaville.  The show was absolutely fantastic.  It was amazing how they built the show using the familiar Jimmy Buffet songs, even adapting the lyrics to to tell the story.  Everything, the acting, singing, choreography, and the band was awesome!

Katie, Mom and I love these evenings with you at DPAC!❤️💜🧡💚💛💙  So much better than Christmas and birthday presents!  So Nick, are you going to listen to Jimmy Buffet on you daily drives to and from Durham?

Double Nickels Roll Again

Monday, November 8

After a years absence, the Nickels are rolling again, on our way to Greenville, SC, to ride the Swamp Rabbit and Doodle Trails.  Emily and David are our leaders this year and we’re staying at a really nice VRBO in Travelers Rest!

Tuesday

We rode the Swamp Rabbit Trail from Travelers Rest to Greenville, starting at a very fashionable hour! The weather was perfect today, the trail paved and well maintained, and the fall colors were beautiful!

  

A highlight was riding around the lake on the Furman University campus.  The bell tower even played a tune for us!

The trail is lined with murals and sculptures. We were able to eat lunch at the Swamp Rabbit Grocery, a farm to table establishment on the trail. There are numerous restaurants, breweries and cafes along the trail!

The trail winds through downtown Greenville, in my opinion one of the best urban renewal projects I have seen! Our out and back ride allowed us to log 25.5 miles today.  The Swamp Rabbit is just a great trail!

Wednesday

Another beautiful day today finds us driving to Pickens to ride the Doodle Trail.  We discovered the trail was closed about 2 miles to the east for a bridge repair, so we rode out and back. 

 Then we drove to Easley and rode west to the closed bridge and back. The trail is all paved, a beautiful ride through a rural area.  The Pickens and Easley Rotary Clubs work together to support the trail. This picture was taken at a rest stop they just built!

Upon our return to Easley, we treated ourselves to ice cream treats! We logged 17.5 miles on today’s ride.  We then drove west to Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina. It is quite a winding road up to the top but you’re rewarded with a wonderful 360 degree view from a neat observation deck.

Thursday/Friday

The weather turned on us today and rain prevented biking so we just took it easy, staying indoors and playing games.  On Friday, it was time to pack up and travel north!  Thanks so much to Emily and David for planning and organizing a wonderful trip this year. We appreciate your efforts!