Hendersonville, NC

Yesterday morning, it looked like it would be yet another day of cold weather and rain.  That was true for most of the morning, but, around noon, it started clearing up, and I went to downtown Hendersonville to look around.  The area is kind of a throwback.  It seems a lot like a movie set-piece for "Main Street America".  The buildings are classic Americana, and there's even a sandwich shop, set up as an old-time drug store, with a mural of Coca-Cola on the side of the building, promising to cure all ailments.  It's a fun area, with coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, and even the old Courthouse. 

I even got to see the fog rising from the mountains.

While I was wandering, I saw a pet masquerade at the local playhouse, where the dogs were all dressed as Wizard of Oz characters.  (Apparently, the local theater group is performing the Wizard of Oz right now, and the pet masquerade was a way to promote the play as well as support the local animal shelter.)  I don't know how much you can see in the picture below, but it was pretty entertaining.

After my wanderings were done, I got to hang out more with my cousins, aunt, and uncle.  All told, a pretty awesome day.  I definitely enjoyed my time in the Asheville/Hendersonville area, and look forward to returning.

For now, it's on to Nashville, Tennessee!