My companion was This is a blog of my five-week exploration of culinary experiences in North Carolina. Baaswell Sheep is accompanying me and offering his own commentary on the trip, although he refuses to go into any place that serves lamb chops.
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My companion was crazy brave enough to try visiting a second mountain peak today, though he had the good sense to ride the shuttle to the top and simply hike back down. He said there were some really nice views, but not quite as nice as on Flat Top peak. He's happy to report that he's now been to the top of all three peaks (Flat Top, Sharp Top, and Harkening Hill), and has hiked up (and back down) Flat Top and Harkening Hill. Even so, he's looking forward to the next time he can get to Peaks of Otter, as it's a great place for a relaxing vacation, even over a holiday weekend. FYI, the panoramic picture shows Harkening Hill on the left and Flat Top Peak on the right, the Peaks of Otter lodge and Abbot Lake in between the two. The last picture is of a black vulture, which was captured while it was flying – as pixelated as it is, it's still a rarity to get that good a shot with an ordinary smartphone.
Our last visit to the Peaks of Otter Dining Room before we head on to our next destination. I finally got my picture made, and we enjoyed a chicken pasta alfredo and a house salad, and then topped it off with another cookies and cream ice cream. Absolutely cannot complain about the food here, albeit as with any resort the pricing is a bit high, but since it's a holiday, I'm okay with splurging with my companion's money :-)
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