Jim suggested we might go to a nearby town known to be a hub for old-time music and home for aging hippies. In addition, we drove home along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We were surprised to find free charging available at our hotel. We could only use the Level II charger (slow) but it made no difference since we left the car plugged in overnight.
The only stoplight in the town of Floyd. The courthouse is on the corner behind us.
Floyd’s courthouse with the Confederate soldier outside. There were no Confederate flags.
Local artists have decorated buildings and fences
The community market offered everything from food to flowers to crafts. It seemed to be local folks who enjoyed socializing and vendors who were friendly and ready to show their wares.
This couple might truly be called aging hippies. Their music was beautiful and reminders of the 60’s, and they displayed their picture of themselves 30 years ago..
This vendor was giving me a sample relish and we had quite a conversation about where we were from and introducing our spouses. People are very friendly and welcoming!
Another vendor offered to take our picture.
The Floyd Country Store sells food and items but is known for the musical entertainment and dancing. For jamborees, they pull back the chairs and tables for very popular dancing. We were there Saturday just after noon and were entertained at lunch by these two gentlemen.
Our lunch: pinto beans and cornbread with iced tea. Wonderful!
There were many shops with art items, but a few unusual ones. Caleb: this one’s for you and any others who want carnivorous plants.
Each of our cat sitters know that we call the litter box the zen garden.
The next three pullouts were along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We had a beautiful day with very little traffic.
After a dinner together, it was time to say goodbye to Jim until we see each other again.
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Yes, visiting the smaller communities and all their small shops and wares can be an adventure all its own.
It was great fun—the people were very friendly. Richard and Jim indulged me looking in stores, even though we can’t afford the weight to take almost anything.
Looks like a fun day. Nice to get away from the more urban environment of the Bay Area. Dan
It was a very relaxing day and another opportunity to share stories with Jim. The weather was hot but it was drier so not different from a hot day at home. The drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway was a beautiful way home.
What a beautiful looking town! Love that you had cornbread and beans!
You would have loved this town: eclectic items and extremely friendly people! Both you and Andrea would be happy there. The cornbread was not like your grandmother’s but it was still wonderful.
I have no doubt! On both the cornbread and that we would love that town. 🙂
Wow! In your final picture of this day, I can really see the family resemblance between Richard and Jim! Also – beautiful scenery in VA – makes me remember how nice and relaxing it is to get out of the city with all its traffic and congestion.
There is definitely a resemblance (their mothers were sisters). We weren’t sure how the weather might be but it turned out to be a beautiful day! My biggest takeaway (besides the beautiful area) was how friendly folks were.
Love the pitcher plants!!!!!!!! Looked like a super fun day!
I wish we could have brought one home for you—they looked so healthy!