Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 20, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 20, 2012 Did you get cold Trung ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Did you get cold Trung ? Thanks for asking, Switchblade. That night might be around 45-50 deg. I felt really cold when having bath after dinner. It was not too cold inside the cabin, but I had to wear some T-shirts and the legging pants to sleep. Not a good sleep though. Talking with RollingAgain that night. He also asked the same question. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wrestler Posted November 21, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2012 I knew I should have given you my sleeping bag. I forgot to bring it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I knew I should have given you my sleeping bag. I forgot to bring it with us. Hhaa. I also dont want to sleep over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Day 6 with VFR. After a cold night in the cabin of Blue Ridge Campground, wake up with sleepy eyes... This side of the Campground is cabin area: This is the office and recreation room: And here is place for those who have their own tents - the house in the middle of the photo is bathrooms and laundry rooms: Morning smile for a good day, why not? I will leave the campground, cross the Blue Ridge Parkway, thru Highlands and toward the South. Destination of the day would be Clayton (GA) It was wonderful day for ride: All the road from the beginning of the day are all good. Stopped beside this lake: Really calm water, like a mirror: After that, I had to ride on a very dangerous road, the pavement was not good. The loose little sands on the road surface made me really scare. And the road was almost empty, I could not see any one, bike or car, on the road. Then I got to the better road: Looks like the road on Blue Ridge Parkway: (to be continued...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 22, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2012 No creek at the campground ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 No creek at the campground ??????? Hahaha... Actually there is a creek, I don't know what its name, but I had to pass the bridge on that creek before getting in the campground. The bathroom (at the middle of the photo) is at the middle between me (taking photo) and the creek - means the open camping area is nearby the creek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Don't know the place, but I took the right turn at this cross, well toward the Lake Toxaway: That's where I turned into: That was almost noon time. Arrived Cashiers and had lunch there. There was nice talk with an old man in the Subway. He saw me wearing the Texas T-shirt and was thinking that I rode all the way from Texas. He seemed know very clearly about the Blue Ridge Parkway. He said that there were lots of trees has been killed, by some sorts of insect. Left Cashiers, heading to the Lake Glenville. I saw on the Google Earth and realized that the road around the lake is very twisty, so I decided to make a circle around the lake. Really nice lake, which I took some photos the other day: And of course, the road surrounding the lake also very amazing! Let's see this - how to compare with the Dragon? And this: For you if you like to check the road out - it's Norton Road - a very motorcycle name LOL: (to be continued..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wrestler Posted November 25, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 25, 2012 Very cool, Trung. Who's that crazy Vietnamese guy in the middle of the road ?LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Funny I think Trung might use up the entire bandwidth of VFRD all by himself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 29, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2012 I think he crashed the site !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hahaha.... So that why I did not post anything some recent days. Hahaha.... So sorrrrrrry guys! Now the site is back to live, I can back to online.... Left the Norton road, saw the Macon County signboard again: Then I passed the Highlands. It is very nice town. I rode around Highlands and saw quite a lot bikers there: Toward Franklin: This was on the way leaving Highlands: Oh, it's already Georgia: And North Carolina was at the back: I realized that I missed the signboard of South Carolina when I was passing it on the way. What a pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 29, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2012 I like the little town of Highlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 That was very generous of Rollinagain to lend you his bike like that. I'm glad you had a good time in the US. The members here are the greatest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 29, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2012 That was very generous of Rollinagain to lend you his bike like that. I'm glad you had a good time in the US. The members here are the greatest. :+1: How many miles did you put on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-Oz Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 this thread confirms I have to get over there one day and ride on the wrong side of the road (to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 I like the little town of Highlands. Too bad that I was not be able to spend more time there. I was wishing to have a night there. It's really nice place. That was very generous of Rollinagain to lend you his bike like that. I'm glad you had a good time in the US. The members here are the greatest. You absolutely right. I could not make a such successful trip without great hearts like RollingAgain, Wrestler, other VFRD members and TWT guys in Texas. :+1: How many miles did you put on it? Hahah... a lot, Kevin. Then I use ODO healer to reset the number. Hahah... this thread confirms I have to get over there one day and ride on the wrong side of the road (to me). You won't be disappointed with that decision! But I think the timing also the very important factor which contributes into the succeed of the trip. I was being there during the best time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chuckster Posted November 30, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2012 You won't be disappointed with that decision! But I think the timing also the very important factor which contributes into the succeed of the trip. I was being there during the best time of the year. You definately couldn't have picked a better time to visit here than you did. The fall colors in all of your pics are incredible. You really made the most of your trip. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 You definately couldn't have picked a better time to visit here than you did. The fall colors in all of your pics are incredible. You really made the most of your trip. Chuck Thank you Chuck. Hope I can do it again, again and again.... :) ------ I reached to this point: There was a very nice curve, and I tried to put the bike on the road shoulder for photograph. More than a group of Harley passed by that time. They all slowed down and asked me if I need help. They may think of I was dropping my bike there. :) It's really nice corner: I realized that I missed the signboard of South Carolina when I was passing it on the way. What a pity. Doh, just found a little sign of South Carolina where I "physically" passed thru: The new tire really helps. Don't know how to thank to RollinAgain: Do you realize this place, guys? And this? Yes, I 've been there: I took the Warwoman road from Pine Mountain to Clayton: Checked in a hotel which I have booked in Clayton. The lady at the front desk was really nice to me, but her accent seemed strange to me. Faster, stronger than what I heard in Texas. She let me parked the bike under the shade, and give me a room which windowing the bike. Nice and big Hotel room with heater and nice bath tub. Don't remember exactly price, but I think it was $50 or less. Breakfast included. Took the bike going around Clayton, it's too small place, and have nothing to see... Had a dinner at a restaurant nearby Hotel. Well, that's it for the day 6: I have one more day left for traveling back to Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrider Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Fab pictures! Cali looks nothing like that. Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 30, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2012 There was a very nice curve, and I tried to put the bike on the road shoulder for photograph. More than a group of Harley passed by that time. They all slowed down and asked me if I need help. They may think of I was dropping my bike there. Yeah well your a legend around these parts "YOUR THE GUY THAT ALL MOST RODE THE DRAGON " Hot dam that funny !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wrestler Posted November 30, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2012 As we see, you did a lot better than ride that Dragon. The D is impressive but overrated. No switchbacks on the D. Great camera, great pics, great photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hahaha... Just have only one mishap on the D. 1 out of I think 5-6 rounds (10-11times one way) should not be a bad record for a "squid".. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wrestler Posted December 1, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted December 1, 2012 You just got spooked, Trung. I am glad you went back for the eventual conquest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrider Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Ok. I stayed up late last night looking at this thread. Thought about the pictures all day at work. Thanks for sharing Trung. Lots of work writing this up. Awesome scenery and nice peoples. Such kind hospitality! What camera are you using? So I'm coming to Alabama on the 22nd and going to be in Auburn and Lynette Georgia for a couple of weeks. Now I am motivated to visit Barber motorsports Museum at some point during my trip. Unfortunately my VFR would exceed my allocated 50lbs so I won't be riding. Anyone interested in meeting there? Would also like to ride Vietnam someday...that would be fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.