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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"This is my third stay at this property. It has the best location, beautiful views, quiet neighborhood, and the house is very clean. Check in is super easy, too!"

"The house has all of the amenities you need to stay in touch if you want but also the beautiful outdoors to distract you and allow you to escape from reality and just enjoy the lake. Floats, kayaks, towels, grill, fire pit, wifi, it was all amazing! We had a few hiccups when we got there but Emily and Tucker jumped right on it and we were fixed in no time!"

"I can't say enough good things about this house and the host Cristina. I have been staying here for a decade and will keep returning until. It is perfect for families with plenty of room for kids or mothers-in-law or grand parents to have there own spaces and activities galore. Every year Cristina adds another touch...this year, granite top corn hole boards with outside bar seating and adult swing seats to watch the play. Gather round the fire pit and roast weenies. The kitchen is truly fully...

"The weather was cool and cloudy with some rain. We stayed inside and played cards, drank wine and gabbed. Then someone trying to bury a cable cut the water main. Jan was wonderful and had someone deliver water to us. The kitchen is very well stocked. The house was perfect for our group. "

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this house. We spent every day down on the dock and when it warmed up enough we were in the water. We had fun watching the swallows that next under the boat house zooming around. The house had everything we could possibly need. Be sure to check out two of the local eateries, Getting sauced in the city and Jenny Cakes. Cute places with really nice owners. It was a great week of relaxing. "

"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. "

"Our time at MacDaddy was nothing short of perfect! Most times when looking at rentals online they done always live up to the photos but this was an exception. The amenities were worth every single penny. Thabk you to Vicki and her staff for the most amazing weekend! Hopefully we will be back in the future!"

"Wonderful house for great trip! House cozy comfortable and plenty of space. Location off the lake private and serene. Not far from a few good places to eat. Definitely a quiet lake area which was nice and our first time at Lake Gaston"

"My husband and I rented this house for our daughters, their spouses and my four grandchildren. This property is even more beautiful in person. Had all the amenities and more. We had the best time hanging out on the dock and riding out on Lake Gaston. We had a memorable time and would love to do it again."

"This spot was a great place to meet, we came from the north and our family came from south of there. The house had a great layout w the two master suites being in either end of the living room/kitchen area. The deck was the perfect place to relax and view the lake and we had regular visits from a great heron and geese, and many birds and even turtles.Our home had what we needed except dish soap but maybe we should have known to bring our own. There is no dishwasher so that had us using what...

"This house was the perfect size for our crew. 4 families came with kids ranging from 8-17. All had fun on the dock and deck! We brought a Sea Doo which was nice since the water was still cold. It was nice to have a separate space for kids to hang out and watch movies. Kids also enjoyed the ping pong table. "

"Great house, amenities are great. Good location. Look forward to going back"

"The pictures don’t do this place justice at all. It was absolutely beautiful and amazing. My son and I did a father son get away before he leaves for boot camp. We fished for 2 days. Had a bonfire, grilled out and had an amazing time that we will talk about for a very long time. I plan on doing a a trip here again with my wife. "

"We enjoyed our stay at this lake house. Spacious rooms and great lake views. "

"We really lucked out with this property and the weather over a long Easter weekend. There was ample space for us, access to water toys, and friendly surroundings that made for a perfect weekend for everyone."

"We enjoyed the space and location of this wonderful home. The dock was fantastic and the home big enough for us all. Will definitely look at coming back "

"Very well decorated and all amenities were provided. It was in a quiet cove and we all had a great time. "

"This home fits our family so well. This is our second year staying in this lovely home for our annual family vacation. The home is equipped and stocked better than any home we have stayed at in the past. Our grandkids loved the slide and float mat. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful vacation swimming, boating and fishing at Lake Gaston."

"This is our third time here. We always enjoy the home and dock. Each time we’ve come at different time of the year, and we still catch plenty of fish and relax at the dock If you come make sure you take a short trip to the nearby bakery you won’t be disappointed 😊"