A Getaway to the Asheville Mountains and Waterfalls

Asheville, NC is home to some kick ass waterfalls, and while visiting, we trekked down to the base of one and spent some time playing in the water.

That place was over crowded, as I feared many Labor Day vacation spots might be, so I was extra cautious and had the family mask up, even outdoors, when strangers got too near.  And did my best to constantly scoot away from people encroaching upon my space as I gathered shiny, quartz rocks to make a fairy to leave by the falls.

Since others simply didn’t seem to understand social distance guidelines, I left the pools at the bottom of the falls and found a cozy, mossy bed away from traffic for this sprite to make her home.

She is in a shady area, so you don’t see how the crystal sparkles in the photo. But she is entirely made of glittery bits and pieces.  And look at the itty-bitty, fingertip sized crystal heart that I found for her to hold!

It was the first part I found when I stepped into the clear water, and I created the fairy around that heart.

You can tell how beautiful the water is here.  And the rocks shining through were either frosted with mica or crystal. Each was a sparkling treasure.  

I didn’t keep any from there, since it was a park.  But, I was so tempted.  Instead, I left my fairy as a thank you for nature’s blessings to me.

She sits at the end of the trail, right by the first boulders of the pools, so I hope some kids find her there.

Being with my boy, and his daughters in such a magical place was good for my husband and I.  Some days are harder than others without Ryan, but no days are easy.

Being in a tranquil spot with loved ones was much needed.

Comments

[Jane]

What a wonderful park, and I agree, that water is the clearest I've ever seen. I love collecting pretty rocks and shells. What a fun day Carla. We have a place near Biltmore Village and I miss not being there but with all the flying risks, I'm not getting on a plane or even in an airport. Soon, I hope. Good for you and the mask wearing. I'm with ya girl!

Jane x

[Ellen D. Bailey]

I'm still amazed at the number of folks who aren't wearing masks. Was at the Vet yesterday, and the man in the vehicle next to me wasn't wearing one, even though the Vet had to get right up to the him in the car to hand his dog back to him. It's a difficult time for all of us; wearing a mask is the easiest part of all this. I'm so glad you were able to get to Asheville. It looks like a beautiful place!