Rock Climbing

August 6, 2023 Craig took us out rock climbing to show us the ropes and finer points on safely setting up the climbing rope. We started with a practice run on a steep hill in Bethabara Park and then went out to Three Bears Gully on Pilot Mountain for some real rock climbing. Later,...

Painting in Danbury

In a pleasant stroke of good luck, we found out our neighbor, Craig, is a professional artist with a studio in Danbury, NC where he teaches oil painting classes every Sunday for free. Recognizing this amazing opportunity to learn a new skill, we started attending his class regularly slowing learning the techniques required for...

Idlewilde Garden

Our neighbors Craig and Amy built a garden in the backyard that they graciously offered to let us use. With years of gardening experience, Craig gave us a number of pointers to help us get started and successfully cultivate some fresh vegetables. We planted rows of green bean, cucumber, garlic, and lychee seeds in...

Old Salem

April 30, 2023 We visited Old Salem in Winston-Salem, and it’s like stepping into the past. This place preserves an old Moravian settlement, and you can walk around cobblestone streets, see historic homes, workshops, and gardens that show what life was like in the 18th century. They even have artisans demonstrating traditional crafts. It...