We left "Little Washington" and headed west. Our destination for the day was Seagrove, the pottery capital of North Carolina. The pottery tradition started here even before the Revolutionary War, due to the perfect clay soil. There are now over 100 active potteries in the area.
We went directly to the North Carolina Pottery Center, which is half museum and half shop. Lots of beautiful handmade pieces ranging from 200 or more years old to very recently.
From the antique traditional pieces made for use rather than decoration, to this....
I quite liked this one with the turtle.
I like this one, too.
Warning!
There being no hotels (and barely any place to eat) in Seagrove, we drove about 20 miles north to Asheboro. We stayed at a Fairfield Inn by Marriott, one of our favorites.
We decided on Chili's for dinner, as we have often eaten well there. Not this time! I don't remember what Norbert had, but he said it was adequate, nothing more. I ordered, what else, chili. THEY WERE OUT OF CHILI AT CHILI'S! Which of course I only found out after having placed my order. But they were making a new batch, be ready soon!
Their definition of "soon" was not the same as mine, and when it finally arrived, it was cold! A fresh batch? Fresh out of the freezer most likely. Sent it back and I assume they microwaved it into submission.
At any rate, we have now decided to cross Chili's off our restaurant list.
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