Saturday, May 9, 2026
The girls were picking us up at 8:00 AM. When I looked out the window, I could see a mass exodus from the hotel parking lot. Since it was graduation weekend, I assumed a lot of people were headed to ceremonies.
It was clear that at least one of the elevators was still broken. It took a while to get one, and even though it was full after a couple of stops, we still stopped at almost every floor between the 23rd floor, where we were staying, and the lobby.
After breakfast at Sage Mule, we headed to an area called Seagrove, which is known as the pottery capital of the world. We stopped at a museum and then a shop. As much as I wanted to buy a few things, I reminded myself that I am trying to get rid of stuff, not keep accumulating more. Besides, getting pottery back to California without breaking it could have been a challenge.
My favorite items were the ugly face jugs, which are rich in history. They were meant to ward off evil spirits and were often used to mark graves.
Afterward, we headed to the Old Mill of Guilford. It was founded in 1767 and is one of the oldest mills in the United States. At one point, the British seized it, and later it was moved downstream. The mill is still in operation today.
I like to bake bread and am constantly learning about new flours and techniques. If I could have gone home with a suitcase full of different flours, I would have. The flours did not contain preservatives and needed to be refrigerated, so I decided to buy just a couple of things.
That evening, we went to a restaurant called Yokai in Greensboro. We had been there before and really enjoyed it. It was every bit as good as I remembered. I am genuinely amazed by the number of really good restaurants in that area.
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