We are now in North Carolina. We have taken a break from the beautiful Blue Ridge Pkwy and are enjoying Nascar and the BBQ Capitol of the world, Lexington. We have taken a tour of Charlotte (Lowe's) Motor Speedway and lots of race shops. It is amazing how pristine the shops where they work on the cars are! We toured Mrs Hane's moravian Cookie Factory and bought lots! Had BBQ at the best in Lexington for my birthday. here BBQ is pork shoulder (that's it) and the sauce is a vinegar based liquid. Very different.. But good. Mothers Day was spent listening to good music, drinking good wine, eating good cheese in a vineyard (doesn't get much better than that!)

Mother's Day

View from our yard

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Seats 165K

Penske Race Shop

Great old fashioned candy store that made their own candy

Note the bag!

Winners circle

Mabry Mill on Blue Ridge Pkwy

We pulled off the highway today and found the most charming little historical town called Edenton, NC. It's right on the bay. It surely was the highlight of our drive, however the entire drive from Newport to Shawboro, NC was beautiful. Scenery, homes, everything!

Didn't get pictures of much of the town as driving 50+ feet on narrow roads (Many one-way) in a small town is no "small' feat (or would that be feet??)

Most of these homes were originally built in the 1700's and early 1800's. A lot of history here!