Today started of with a visit to The Grove Park Inn just north of Asheville. Built in 1912 in the art deco style. We just toured the lobby and one of the wings. Huge fireplace ,over 500 rooms. The Inn is set on a ledge overlooking Asheville. Beautiful view.

That took care of the morning, headed into town to spend the rest of the day. Discovered the most wonderful book store that I have ever been in. . Had a glass of champagn to start the day. Its been almost a month since champagn friday night. They were expecting thunder storms that did not happen, good for us. Lunch and then off to see "Midnight in Paris" . Back to the book store for a cheese plate and a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir. The name is Battery Park Book Exchange...Check it out on Google.

One surprise to us was the lack of any 4th celebration in town..Nothing, no parade, no sidewalk artisans or events.

Back in the hotel watching the 4th from the capital and hopefully later from Boston.. Off tomorrow to Raleigh and then to the Cape and our journey East will be complete.

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The Grove Park Inn