We posed for the camera at Havana, a Cuban restaurant we found in downtown Asheville
Nashville to Asheville
Day 2 of our vacation started with sleeping in at the hotel until the last possible minute until check out. We packed up the car and headed off for the last 4 hours of our journey to Asheville. Being super determined to get to our final destination, we made sandwiches and got a bottle ready before we took off so that we could eat on the go.
The drive east from Nashville got progressively more beautiful as we started to see the various colors of the landscape. With each bend in the road we were able to see more mountainous terrain and all of the scenery made the drive pass by fairly quickly. When we finally arrived at the cabin we were greeted by the nicest woman, who asked us if we had brought Eisley as payment for our stay. We got all of the information needed and then anxiously unloaded our car. The cabin structure itself is quite rustic, but we have modern day appliances and plumbing. There is no central heat or air, but we have a big fireplace and plenty of gas heaters to stay warm. We even have our very own hot tub on the back deck.
Bonnie showing Eisley off to other restaurant patrons. When did Eisley get to be this big!!!???
After getting settled, we decided to head to the downtown area to eat some dinner. It seemed like there wasn’t a great deal open, but we did find a Cuban restaurant that seemed to be ‘child friendly’. The whole ‘child friendly’ concept is a new one for us – one that we are learning about with each passing moment. The restaurant was quite colorful, and the owner was quite gracious, and possibly a little obsessed with our child. Bonnie (the owner) had some bright red glasses, and a thick Carolina accent. She ended up being the one to seat us and take our order. When our food was brought out, she asked if she could hold Eisley. We let her, but kept a close eye on the location of our child. Eisley made the rounds to all of the tables and it seemed as if all the patrons were really enjoying her company. We did get her back (don’t worry) and all was well.
After dinner and coffee, we left the Cuban place and headed for the car. We did pause for a minute to look at the wine bar across the street, but then realized that this was a vacation for three, and no longer a trip for two. We arrived back at the cabin and tried to get a good night’s rest.
Miss Popularity 2008 seems to be making the most of this trip. Good for her! I hope you didn’t let anyone else gnaw on her face…
— Tara