Charlotte, NC

Charlotte was  real chill week for us.  There was a big Nascar event going on so the city was hopping.

We did not have wifi for the week we were there, so I spent a lot of time  reading and working on art projects.

There was a beautiful huge mall near where we were staying, and it was fun to walk the mall when it was raining.  The food court was amazing and the mall was divided into six different neighborhoods.

Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the country.  They call their downtown area Uptown!

The intersection of Trade and Tryon streets, now known as The Square, historically has been the heart of Uptown and serves as the center of commerce.  Past, present and future are displayed in Raymond Kaskey's four bronze statues, found on the four corners of the square.  The statues tell Charlotte's story:A gold miner illustrates commerce, a female mill worker depicts a strong textile heritage; a railroad builder shows Charlotte's significance as a transportation hub; and a mother lifting her child skyward  represents hope for the city's future.

We OD' on tomato sandwiches and  homemade tortillas while in Charlotte.  I love roadside vegetable/fruit/peanut vendors!

We had a great time exploring Charlotte and loved the beautiful art in the parks, street entertainers, food trucks, art museums, old buildings and churches, stadiums and old Victorian neighborhoods.

We loved our time in Charlotte, and are ready to hook up with my brother, Ken,  next week.  

Stay tuned for more living.