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Meniere’s-0, Table Rock-1…Woohoo! So we set out on Saturday for a camping trip at the Table Rock campgrounds. I agreed to go with much trepidation. Not only was I fighting dizziness but I was battling a cold. The excitement in my kids’ faces was enough to get me to go. It was going to be my daughter’s first real camping trip after all! My husband assured me the campsite was very close to the parking lot and I could just sit and hang out while they went out and explored if I didn’t feel up to hiking. So, off we went!
The first obstacle was the car ride up many long, curvy roads. I went ahead and took an anti-nausea medication before we left to overcome that. It was a gorgeous day, clear blue skies that stretched for miles. However, the wind was ferocious, blowing anywhere from 25-35 mph and gusting higher. When I first got out of the car, I was a little wobbly but that eased up fairly quickly.
Here, it is. Table Rock. A well known landmark in western North Carolina. Elevation 4,100 ft and one of the most popular climbing destinations in the southeastern United States. While the hike to the top is only one mile, it is almost all uphill with a rocky trail that requires being careful where you step. We set up camp near the parking lot as promised and proceeded to go explore. I couldn’t bring myself to stay behind so I ventured out!
With hiking poles, I did really well. Only had one moment of the mini-spins as we neared the top. My biggest problem was my knee giving me fits on the way up and especially on the way down. As we got to the top, I stayed far from the edge and didn’t really look out all that much. I was nervous but as we “summited,” I felt a little more at ease and relaxed enough to really enjoy the views all around. It was such an amazingly clear day and we could see nothing but the beautiful Appalachian Mountains stretching out in all directions.
These pictures are just some of the many we took while there. Pictures don’t do it justice but at the same time, these still speak volumes. It was a hard hike to the top for the kids and me but it was so worth it to hear my son constantly repeat, “Mommy, it’s so beautiful!” and “Wow, look at that!” Fostering a love of nature is so important to my husband and me. I hope I can do many more of these trips in the future.
The first obstacle was the car ride up many long, curvy roads. I went ahead and took an anti-nausea medication before we left to overcome that. It was a gorgeous day, clear blue skies that stretched for miles. However, the wind was ferocious, blowing anywhere from 25-35 mph and gusting higher. When I first got out of the car, I was a little wobbly but that eased up fairly quickly.
Here, it is. Table Rock. A well known landmark in western North Carolina. Elevation 4,100 ft and one of the most popular climbing destinations in the southeastern United States. While the hike to the top is only one mile, it is almost all uphill with a rocky trail that requires being careful where you step. We set up camp near the parking lot as promised and proceeded to go explore. I couldn’t bring myself to stay behind so I ventured out!
With hiking poles, I did really well. Only had one moment of the mini-spins as we neared the top. My biggest problem was my knee giving me fits on the way up and especially on the way down. As we got to the top, I stayed far from the edge and didn’t really look out all that much. I was nervous but as we “summited,” I felt a little more at ease and relaxed enough to really enjoy the views all around. It was such an amazingly clear day and we could see nothing but the beautiful Appalachian Mountains stretching out in all directions.
These pictures are just some of the many we took while there. Pictures don’t do it justice but at the same time, these still speak volumes. It was a hard hike to the top for the kids and me but it was so worth it to hear my son constantly repeat, “Mommy, it’s so beautiful!” and “Wow, look at that!” Fostering a love of nature is so important to my husband and me. I hope I can do many more of these trips in the future.
Way to go Nicki! Great pictures!
ReplyDeletethanks david! it felt great to accomplish something! still dizzy and tired two days later but it was worth it!
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