This is Why I Love You, Carolina

I love you because you give me the chance to meet up with my old friend Michael, cram our boards into the back of one truck, and find somewhere awesome to paddle.

The Gathering

 

When we finally make it to one of your pristine water holes, you make it look like this…

Geared Up

 

I love you because when I say goodbye to Michael and drive home, I get to pass by all of this….

Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock

 

Running is awful and gross, but it is the cheapest, most natural way to fend off fatness other than completely stopping eating which is more awful.  So if one must run, flying through your trails is the only way to go.

Boone Fork Trail

 

And if trails have to be run, thanks for combining free running with free live bluegrass tunes into one venue packed with extra cool people and their dogs for Thursday and Saturday date nights.

How We Bond

USNWC River Jam

Thanks, Carolina, for bringing me in and holding me close.  Let’s stay that way.

Your Deep South implant,

Ben