One more long weekend in October. This time thanks to Columbus Day. Pretty early for fall colours in Charlotte. But the higher elevation of the Blue Ridge ranges always has fall a few weeks early. So Ram, Pattu and I set-out to catch some fall colours in Ram's Grand Vitara. It was a bright day but there were prediction of showers later in the day. As we took to the mountain road and started climbing our eyes were riveted to a beautiful scene. It was like someone had decorated both sides of the road in yellow and red paint. It started raining and this added a surreal effect. This has been one of the most memorable drives till date.
Lovely bright light when starting from Charlotte
But it started raining as we reached the mountains
Roads were slick but the view ahead was beautiful
We saw colours on both sides of the road
Bright yellow and red
The view was surreal
Someone once said, "October is nature's funeral month. Nature glories in death more than in life. The month of departure is more beautiful than the month of coming - October than May. Every green thing loves to die in bright colors." I couldn't agree more.
It was like a natural tunnel of bright yellow and red
Fog shrouded the road on the way back
Driving through these turning roads in the fog was a bit dangerous and a lot exciting
beautiful
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DeleteOctober - the most breath taking of months.
ReplyDelete'The month of departure is more beautiful than the month of coming', fine words.
In the Blue Ridge mountains, October is indeed the best of months. You can even witness vibrant fall colours most of the way while the season's first snowfall welcomes you as you reach the higher peaks.
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