Travelog: if you're going to Asheville...

I've been in North Carolina for work, and spent today in Asheville, which is one of the raddest cities I've visited. Asheville is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, which John Denver famously called "almost heaven". Here's my travelog of things I like in Asheville for anyone who might go there (Norm, Debbie).

1. Listen to 88.7 WNCW: great music and provides the perfect soundtrack for the city, including some local folk Americana artists


2. Have breakfast at the Early Girl Eatery. The food is incredible and they use mostly local organic produce and meat. Its also cheap.


3. Visit the Mast General Store on Biltmore Avenue, this store has tons of vintage toys, classic candy, and isn't overpriced.


4. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the most scenic drives in America, gives you the best views of the mountains.


5. Do the lunch buffet at Mela Indian Restaurant. Only $8.50, great beer list.


6. Check out the local art at the Woolworth Walk.

If you get the chance Asheville is a great get away (check out the web album). Here were my three favorite bumper stickers I saw there (there are lots of them).

1. Native Americans are living people not mascots.


2. God's original plan was to hang out in a garden with a couple of vegetarians.


3. Keep Asheville Weird