Georgia on my mind

Whilst I was in Florida I took a little trip to Blairsville, Georgia to visit another Internet friend, Kim.  We met through online classes and kept in touch via Facebook.

I flew from Melbourne International Airport (which is a big title for a small local airport in Florida) to Atlanta where I was met by Kim and her husband Jeff.  They drove me through Atlanta and to their home.

Central Atlanta

Georgia countryside through th car window. 

And into the mountains

 Pear trees in blossom

Kim's home in the woods

On the Monday the weather wasn't wonderful but we had a full day touring around nearby towns and countryside in Georgia and North Carolina.

First we stopped off for breakfast in this cafe.

Then we were off.  The grey skies reminded me of home!  Some of the places that Kim would have liked to have taken me were closed because it was Monday or because they were still operating Winter closing times but the John Campbell Folk School was open.  There were some of the students work in the gardens.

 

And some beautiful trees which grew wild along the roadsides.

And some Hellebores.

We also went to a town called Helen that likes to think that it's Swiss.  By the time we got there it was properly raining.

On Tuesday we went to Chattanooga to meet up with another Internet friend, Judy for an arty playdate.   Judy has the most amazing gift of hopsitality and she brought lunch with her and loads of art supplies.  Here's Kim painting.

We met in a lovely building in the park.

On another building there was a carousel.

And yes I saw the Chattanooga Choo Choo.

And then we went to have tea at the English Rose Tearoom.

On Wednesday Kim took me to the Neal Pass along the Appalachian Trail before driving through the mountains to a shopping mall where I could indulge myself at Barnes & Noble before taking me to the airport for the return journey to Florida.

This was breakfast on the way.

A great trip.  Thanks y'all!

Thanks for stopping by.
Bernice