Arrival at the North Carolina line on I-40. [800x600][1600x1200]
And they extend a nice welcome. [800x600][1600x1200]
But the road is still narrow and winding. [800x600][1600x1200]
And then it started to rain on approach to the first tunnel. [800x600][1600x1200]
The sun was out and the road dry at the second tunnel. [800x600][1600x1200]
At the rest area/welcome center, the GPS thought we were at elevation 2400. We didn't go very high, but the road was plenty interesting. [800x600][1600x1200]
View from the rest area. [800x600][1600x1200]
More from the rest area. [800x600][1600x1200]
Out of the mountains and approaching Asheville. [800x600][1600x1200]
Bat Cave? And I thought its location was a tightly-guarded secret. It's off I-40 in Asheville! [800x600][1600x1200]
Tunnel Rd. in Asheville. [800x600][1600x1200]
I guess this is why they call it Tunnel Rd. [800x600][1600x1200]
Buildings in downtown Asheville. [800x600][1600x1200]