Today’s highlights:
- After much searching for alternatives, we had breakfast at Bruegger’s.
- We went for a hike around Rattlesnake Lodge.
- We hiked up to Craggy Pinnacle from the Craggy Dome Overlook.
- We went for a twilight walk in downtown Asheville.
- We had takeout pizza from All Souls.
- We viewed a performance by the Gabrieli Consort and Players at the Live from London Christmas Festival.
Today’s ice cream: Cold Stone Creamery Birthday Cake Remix (J) and Founder’s Favorite (A)
Today’s beer: Turtleback from Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain and 20°C IPA (with San Diego Ale Yeast) from White Labs Brewing Company in Asheville
Today’s pet peeve: Large families who hike loudly.
Today’s moment of gratitude: We had BOGO at Cold Stone.
Word of the Day: Astute
Stuck in NC 