Nature Friday host LLB Gang and Feline Friday host Comedy Plus
Few more mini vacation photos
While walking around downtown Sparta, NC on September 13
What Sparta, NC, is known for
Sparta is a small town in the mountains of North Carolina population 1,700. It’s known for being “miles away” from other cities in NC but also close enough to other towns when you need to get away for a short time. Sparta is located in the heart of Alleghany County, a county with nearly 11,155 residents. Named for Greek city of Sparta. It is very close to the border of the State of Virginia
Raleigh is 2 hr 56 min (174.2 mi) via I-40 West
Elevation of Sparta 2,927′
Raleigh is centrally located. We can get to parts of our mountains or the coast in 2 to 3 hours.
Google View of sunrise in Sparta on 11/11/21
Photo I took looking toward the mountains
Larry the Lizard was out for a stroll nearby maybe he was shopping for Tooty Fruity
I should have purchased this t shirt
It is 100% true.
Gail and Nobby want to know if there is anything particularly Spartan about Sparta.
ReplyDeleteGail should be wearing that tee shirt right now!
we think your sparta is better than the one we saw in our school books... it has Larry, sweets and nice shirts...
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'd say nothing Spartan about it! Something about these shots reminded me of the trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in NSW... YAM xx
I like the kitty and shadow picture. Pretty sky pic. I hope you went into the candy store. I would have.
ReplyDeleteIt is that time of year where we also often walk with our shadow at our side. Sparta was in a TV show at one point, but other than that, we don't know much about it.
ReplyDeleteDay trips are fun!!
ReplyDeleteThe sunrise in Sparta is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewhat and adventure, so glad you had a short getaway. we have dozens of places that are 1 hour to 2 hours away in any direction. I am married to a ROCK. he will go no where. I have been to everything within a half hour by myself or with a friend but not this far. your lizard is type of lizard but is a blue-tail skink. we had those in Savannah, they were every where. the difference is the skink is more like a snake, liek a combo snake/lizard.
ReplyDeleteSir Charles is handsome and so is his shadow.
ReplyDeleteSparta sounds like a place I would enjoy. I love the small towns and avoid the cities.
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Sparta sounds like a great place to visit. It looks like you had great weather for your trip, too.
ReplyDeleteHugs for Angel Madi ~ Sweet kitty photos ~ glad you had a good trip ~ lovely photos ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Love that shot you took of the sunrise!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pam
Sparta looks like a beautiful place...with adorable kitties!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy
Charlie and his shadow look sweet. That is a lovely sunrise over the mountains.
ReplyDeleteCute kitty. Looks like a nice place to visit. XO
ReplyDeleteThat does look like a fun place to visit and browse around!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour and info about Sparta. You must still be having some warm weather for the cute lizard to be out and about!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a modern day Mayberry
ReplyDeleteCharlie is a cutie and Sparta sounds like a nice place to settle down!
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