More to do on the way home!

Friday, June 14, 2013

On the way home, we stopped at the Wheels Through Time museum in Maggie Valley, NC.  It just happened that there was a big event in town for Can-Am motorcycle and there were hundreds of them in and around town.  It must have been Can-Am day at the museum as there were many parked there.  The museum has hundreds of vintage motorcycles and a few cars.  It is interesting as most of the motorcycles and  cars on display are not in pristine, restored condition.  Although almost all the vehicles there run and are drivable, most are in "used" condition.  The museum is laid out with very nice "vignettes" of vintage motorcycle shops, races, etc.  We also saw the Spohn-bodied Veritas that was recently on Wayne Carini's "Chasing Classic Cars" show.  This is supposed to be a one-of-a-kind, valuable car.  But, its about the ugliest vehicle I've ever seen! 

Motorcycle day at the museum.

One of the displays - an old cycle shop.

The Veritas - yes, it runs.

An overhead view of part of the museum.

BMW engine in the Veritas.

After spending some time at the museum, it was time to hit the road again.  We got on the Blue Ridge Parkway and headed to Dillsboro, NC.  From there, we headed to Franklin, NC where we stopped for lunch at the Caffe REL.  We have eaten here before and stopped for lunch today.  We got there after the lunch crowd so it was not crowded.  This is a unique place because it is located behind a convenience store!  But, the food is definitely not roller food.  This is a sit-down restaurant and very good.  Chef Richard Long was at the Greenbriar Hotel in West Virginia before coming to Franklin 10 years ago.  Not only is the food good, but the desserts are home-made and wonderful. It's worth looking for if you are in the area.

Caffe REL, behind the Hot Spot convenience store!

After lunch, we finally were on the last leg of the trip home.  We got home, unpacked, ate a light dinner, watched a movie and went to bed.  This is the last car trip for a few months, so stay tuned!!