Ola!
I send video greetings of Bele Chere, the region's largest street festival. You can see the video by clicking HERE.
The excitement of Bele Chere and the drumming circle at Pritchard Park was exhilarating, but I longed for reminders of home. I found just what I was looking for while visiting another treasure tucked away in the region's beautiful mountains: the North Carolina Arboretum!
With more than 430 acres of public gardens and trails nestled within Pisgah National Forest, I began to feel right at home. I mean, just look at the view in the photo above! Doesn't it almost look like our home?
This oasis is also an educational center that conducts research and works on conservation and economic development. Some of the humans were even riding these things called Segways - eco-friendly electric personal transport systems.
While visiting, I learned about native plants and the Arboretum's dedication to the traditional values, environmental resourcefulness, and botanical mystique of the Southern Appalachian region. I also took a little time to relax and enjoy the view!
Asheville is bursting with humans and organizations that care about environmental health and awareness, and it's no wonder we heard so much about it. I'm learning a lot about how humans here care for the environment and the world around them, and I'm eager for my next adventure: the WNC Nature Center.
Until next week, I remain, getting Mo from life in Asheville!
- Mo
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