Since I clearly didn't actually go on this particular leg of the journey, I can't give you a play-by-play (keep your cheers to yourself .. I know I am long-winded). This is more of a photo-recap with snip-its of info. The basic overview of their trip went like this though:
- Left Charlotte Saturday morning and went to a car show at the BMW plant.
- Stopped for lunch and then headed to the mountains.
- Woke up Sunday and tamed the Dragon's Tail.
- Headed back across the state to reunite with their lovely wives <wink>. :)
Here's some evidence of the fun:
This is the only picture I am posting of the trip to Dragon's tail. They went to a car show but do you really want to see a bunch of cars? Google "cars" if you do. ANY WAY .. what I HAD to show you was that Mark found his very own Beyoncé! If you have no idea what I am talking about, go here to read one of the funniest things on the internet.
This is the start of the pics while they were driving along the Dragon's Tail. Mark rode shotgun in the black car.
Lots of people were on the road. So curvy!
Look how beautiful the weather was! I am a little jealous I wasn't there. I am a huge fan of the mountains and Mark is planning on going again. I might have to join him the next go around.
The switchbacks are the main dangerous attraction. Needless to say it requires one's full attention. I now see why there are serious accidents every year. If you miss a turn .. you go off a cliff.
There is an official pit stop for the Tail of the Dragon. There is a tree called the "Tree of Shame" and they have decorated it with all of the motorcycle and car carnage from the accidents that occur. Many a bumper came and never left. RIP.
If you are friends with Mark or David in real life, you can check out more pictures on their facebook pages. The trip really was interesting and I look forward to accompanying Mark next time. Have you gone on any trips recently? Is there somewhere you've been and we need to go? I would love to hear all about it.
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