Last night around 10pm we finally arrived in Charlotte NC after driving through terrible weather on and off from Pennsylvania to Virginia.

This photo was taken in Virginia after we drove out if the storm cloud. So now I've found breakfast at Bob Evans (yum yum yum) and free wifi to give an update.

So from Niagara to NC we drove down using 77 hwy and what I found really interesting was that as you entered each state there was shortly after a state funded welcome centre.

We stopped at each one for a stretch and a look around. The welcome centre I was really impressed by because they all offered free wifi, lots of maps brochures and staff to assist with any questions.

The bathrooms had marble counter tops and were super clean! I mean wow! Unbelievable customer service. All the state welcome centres had picnic tables, some had look out points, and plenty of parking.

One thing I've noticed so far is all of the tailgaters while driving! Damn last night I was driving white knuckled and couldn't wait to get to our first rest stop.

We reached our host family's home we found on AirBnB and they were amazing! He stayed up late to make sure we arrived safely. So cool to her the accents now. Trees have leaves here!!! And no snow whoo Hoo!

Today we hit up Metalmorphosis (so excited and will post pictures) and continue our drive south to Savannah Georgia for Forsyth Park, Tybee Beach, The Waterfront and more so stayed tuned!

I'm pumped full of strong coffee and ready to go!

Oh and I just have to say one thing because wow the hospitality we received at the Bob Evans 16706 Northcross Drive in Charlotte NC was unbelievable! Insanely friendly. I will definitely come back here again.

We received a super warm welcome from several of the staff and although they were busy they really took the time to make you feel like a part of their family! I never had service like this before. I wanna steal them all and take them to Toronto to teach and spread the words of kindness to my city. Much appreciated and it was cool because out of all the places in the USA we had fellow Torontonians sitting next to us.

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"Home is everything advertised. Fire pit, screened in porch, cleanliness made all the difference! "

"We had a great stay. The house and the lake were everything we needed."

"Great house and location. The description is very accurate and we very much appreciated the thoughtful touches to make the stay easy and enjoyable. Game room is great for teens (and adults)! Beautiful quiet neighborhood on the cove on the lake. Great backyard also."

"We had a wonderful time here with our sons and their friends. The home was perfect and spacious and included everything we needed and more! "

"Quiet, set apart from the main road, you really feel like you're miles away from it all when inside, yet you are close enough to amenities. "

AED 761 total

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

"We had a great time at this house on the lake. Having access to the dock was perfect for our crew and the house had everything we needed. "

"Had a good time"

"Communication with owner was spot on. Property is quiet and peaceful. Waterfront view is awesome!!! Nicely decorated and clean home. "

"It was a very nice quiet and clean place to stay. Location was great. Close to boat ramp and shopping."

AED 1,296 total

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"The weather was perfect for being outdoors all day, and this home has plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting."

"Great house for family gathering"

"We had an excellent getaway with family and friends to kick off our summer. Nice, clean house fully stocked for outdoor cooking, and with great sleeping arrangements for two families with kiddos. Lots of indoor/outdoor activities for kids too! Swimming in the cove was a blast with wonderful evening sunsets."

"Property was awesome. Clean and spacious. Had unique feature of separate area - was great for adults to hang out while kids sleeping. Views are beautiful. "

Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

"House & location were great. We had a very nice vacation. "

"My husband and kids love to fish off the dock of this house so we try to book it every year or so. The owners are accommodating and the house is always nice and tidy for our arrival. "

"This property is amazing, it comes fully stocked and so many things to keep your family entertained. Clean, beautiful and the host is so friendly and responsive. Highly recommend this place!!"

"Great location, loved the kayak and paddle boat options. Great weekend before the youngest went back to college. Beautiful sunsets! Quick response and quiet location "

"Beautiful property! The location was perfect! Our stay was nothing short of amazing. We cannot recommend Katie and their property highly enough!"

"The house was clean and the owners were very responsive. The house had everything we needed!"

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Emporia, VA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, clean bathroom, clean breakfast area. Front desk clerk was very friendly and accommodating."

Brentwood Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Shah was super friendly and accommodating, especially being I’m a single woman. He put me close to the office so I would feel safe brought me to my room. Had me look it over to make sure it was OK. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone, especially if you’re staying longer than a night or two it even has a stove refrigerator. It’s great and the bed was super comfy."

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