Road Trip to Charlotte – Weekend Recap
Friday, I took off with my Mom on a girls road trip up to Charlotte, NC. We were to join my Aunt Robin and our friend Gwen to see the Eagles in concert. This made my third Eagles concert. I grew up with my parents blaring the classics like the Eagles, Journey, and Fleetwood Mac. Needless to say, I drank the Kool Aid and I’m a fan!
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History of the Eagles in Concert |
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One of my favorite travel buddies. |
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Can you tell we are related? My mom, Gwen, my Aunt Robin, and Moi. |
The concert was fantastic and lasted 3 hours! Being a mother of a pre-schooler, this girl doesn’t stay out past midnight too often, but my Aunt and Gwen had a special stop in mind.
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French bakery Amelie’s |
As soon as I walked through the doors I realized this place was worth burning the midnight oil for. The eclectic decor was fascinating and there was a line wrapped around the inside of the building. At Midnight people! This is my definition of, “A good problem”.
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Birdy in a cage |
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Flying frenchlady |
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Cool Mona Lisa |
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Decadent pasty counter |
It was a good day for a cheat day… so… I took it;)
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Raspberry Macaroon |
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Raspberry lemon mini tart |
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Pecan Petite Four |
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Pecan Pie Mini Tart – a Southern Influence may haps? |
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French press coffee |
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I’m tired…. Get in my belly! |
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Edwardian Circa 1900s…? |
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I’ll be back! |
I got to bed with a nice sugar rush seeing as how I haven’t had sugar in almost 30 days. That morning we stopped for breakfast at a place called “The Butcher Shop” in “The Peach Stand”.
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French Toast the Southern Way |
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Pancakes, crispy bacon, and eggs |
Authentic southern breakfast, made to order. I had a great time browsing their store full of local farm fare, including preserves, butter, whole milk, produce, and treats! I had to leave with some strawberry habanero jelly as I had particular craving in mind to wrap up my cheat day with.
Ta Ta Charlotte! I hope to see you soon. I hear you are one of the fastest growing cities around and I can’t wait to explore more of what you have to offer.
Enjoy the Journey!
xo- Amy West